Cricket World Mourns the Loss of Graham Thorpe

Former England cricketer and coach, Graham Thorpe, has passed away at the age of 55. He played 100 test matches and 82 one-day internationals and served as a coach for England and Afghanistan. His death has left the cricket community in deep sorrow.

In a tragic turn of events, former England cricketer and coach Graham Thorpe has passed away at the age of 55, as confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday. Thorpe's illustrious career spanned from 1993 to 2005, during which he played 100 test matches and 82 one-day internationals, scoring 16 test centuries.

Thorpe further contributed to the sport by serving as England's batting coach and later as assistant coach. He stepped down from his coaching roles in February 2022 following England's 4-0 defeat in the Ashes. Subsequently, Thorpe was appointed as Afghanistan's head coach in March 2022, but was unable to take up the role due to a serious illness that led to his hospitalization.

The ECB expressed its profound grief on social media platform X, stating, 'There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death.' The cricket community is in mourning, and heartfelt condolences have been extended to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all other family members and friends.