Graham Thorpe was one of the most prolific run-scorers for the England team and retired from international cricket in 2005 after making his debut in 1993.
Graham Thorpe of England. Courtesy: Reuters
HIGHLIGHTS
- Thorpe’s prognosis is unclear as of now
- Thorpe played 100 Tests for England
- Thorpe retired back in 2005
Former England batter Graham Thorpe has been admitted to the hospital and is under treatment after falling “seriously ill”, the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) said on Tuesday, May 10.
“Graham Thorpe has recently fallen seriously ill and is currently in hospital receiving treatment. His prognosis is unclear at this stage and we ask for privacy for him and his family at this time,” the PCA was quoted as saying in a statement on the behalf of Thorpe’s family.
THORPE’S GLORIOUS CAREER
Thorpe remains one of the most prolific run-scorers for the Three Lions in ODI and T20Is. He made his international debut in an ODI back in May 1993 against Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester. Around two months later, he forayed into Test cricket and played his first game against the Aussies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Thorpe went on to play 100 Tests and 82 ODIs in which he scored 6744 and 2380 runs with 16 centuries and as many as 60 half-centuries to show for his efforts. In July 2005, Thorpe called it a day from the international arena. Although he couldn’t play for the national team in T20Is, he did represent Sussex in five matches in 2003.
Back in March 2022, Thorpe was named as the head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team. Prior to that, he was the batting coach of England and stepped down after the team’s 0-4 defeat in the Ashes 2021-22. Thorpe replaced former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener in the Afghan side.
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