Former England batter Graham Thorpe died aged 55. He played 100 Tests for England between 1993 and 2005 scoring 6744 Test runs at an average of 44.66 with 16 hundreds. He also featured in 82 Tests for England and played for Surrey between 1988 and 2005, scoring almost 20,000 runs for the county. He went on to work as batting coach for the senior men’s team after retirement. Here’s how the cricket world paid tribute to him on social media:
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) August 5, 2024
RIP Thorpey .. Thanks for all the advice throughout my career,you were a great player and a brilliant team https://t.co/QPFq55nPCd have gone far too young but you leave as an England cricket legend ⦠Thoughts with all who knew Thorpey and to all the family xxx
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 5, 2024
Rest in Peace Thorpey. Great man and legend. Thoughts with his family, loved ones and friends. Gone far too early.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) August 5, 2024
Heartbreaking to see Thorpey has passed away. He was one of my heroes growing up and I was fortunate to work with him. My thoughts go out to all of his friends and family during this tough time pic.twitter.com/9I4jXt7XpL
— Ben Duckett (@BenDuckett1) August 5, 2024
Difficult to take in that Thorpey has passed. A true legend of a bloke and player and always a pleasure to be with. Will take great memories everywhere with me. Rest well pal
— Robert Croft (@RDBCroft10) August 5, 2024
Sadness is all I have on hearing the passing of Graham Thorpe. A warrior in our batting line up and a player not talked about enough for his elegance and style of play. My thoughts are with his family and all at @surreycricket RIP little genius
— Dean Headley (@deanheadley585) August 5, 2024
This has taken me back. So young and so sad for all those who knew him. Thinking of all those who are affected by his loss. https://t.co/wbysL7OTif
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) August 5, 2024
Such an inspiration for me and my career. Loved by all. Absolutely gutted RIPlegend pic.twitter.com/QvCCTmJFPS
— Rikki Clarke (@RikkiClarke81) August 5, 2024