Cricket Loses a Legend: The Passing of Graham Thorpe

Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe has passed away at the age of 55. Thorpe, a notable batter for both England and Surrey, played 100 Tests between 1993 and 2005, and was taken seriously ill in 2022. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed.

Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe has passed away at the age of 55, as announced by the country's cricket board on Monday.

Thorpe, who partook in 100 Tests for England from 1993 to 2005, boasting an average of 44.66 with 16 centuries, had been seriously ill since 2022. Details of his medical condition remain undisclosed.

The ECB expressed their sorrow in a statement, noting, 'It is with great sadness that the ECB shares the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away.' The board did not specify the cause of death. Thorpe also made significant contributions to Surrey, amassing nearly 20,000 runs for the county team.