Former England Batter Graham Thorpe Passes Away at 55
Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe, who represented his country in 100 Test matches and 82 One Day Internationals (ODIs) over a distinguished 12-year international career, passed away at the age of 55 on Monday, August 5.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the news on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), expressing deep sorrow at the loss of the esteemed left-handed middle-order batter.
“With profound sadness, we share the news of Graham Thorpe, MBE’s passing. Words fail to capture the depth of our shock and sorrow at Graham’s death,” read the ECB statement.
“Graham was more than just one of England’s finest batters; he was a cherished member of the cricket community, admired by fans globally. His unmatched skill and significant contributions over a 13-year international career brought immense joy to his teammates, England supporters, and Surrey CCC fans. Later, as a coach, he led England’s top talents to remarkable victories in all formats of the game.”
“The cricketing world mourns today. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife Amanda, his children, his father Geoff, and all his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time. Graham’s extraordinary impact on the sport will never be forgotten.”
Thorpe made his international debut for England against Australia in Manchester on May 19, 1993. His first Test match, also against Australia, took place in Nottingham on July 1 during the 1993 Ashes series, where he impressively scored an unbeaten century (114*) in the second innings as a No. 7 batter.
Throughout his 12-year Test career, Thorpe accumulated 6,744 runs, with his highest score being 200, achieved against New Zealand in a Test match in Christchurch from March 14 to 18, 2002. In ODIs, he amassed 2,380 runs in 77 innings from 82 matches, finishing his career with 21 half-centuries and two wickets. He also represented England in the 1996 and 1999 ODI World Cups.
Following his retirement from playing, Thorpe continued to contribute to cricket as the batting coach for England’s senior men’s team, guiding them to several notable victories.
Graham Thorpe’s legacy as a cricketer and coach will b
e remembered and cherished by the cricket community worldwide.
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