New Delhi. England’s legendary batsman Graham Thorpe has passed away. The 55-year-old English cricketer was ill for a long time. He celebrated his birthday on the first of this month. Graham Thorpe, who played 100 Tests for England, played an international match against Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.
There is a wave of mourning in the cricket world due to the news of the death of former England cricket team batsman Graham Thorpe. His name is included among the legendary players who played 100 Tests for England. He played 5 Tests against the Indian team. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) gave this information. Thorpe, who played 100 Test matches for England from 1993 to 2005, became seriously ill in 2022 but it is not known what disease he was suffering from. The ECB said in a statement, “The ECB is very sad to share the news that Graham Thorpe has passed away.”
“He brought much joy to fans of English cricket, and that will live with them forever as they remember a man who gave so much to the game.”
Our obituary to Graham Thorpe, who has passed away aged 55.
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— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) August 5, 2024