Graham Thorpe
Graham Thorpe was an accomplished English cricketer who played 100 Test matches for England, averaging 45 with the bat and scoring 16 centuries. He later served as England's batting coach and was known for mentoring prominent players like Joe Root. Thorpe faced significant mental health challenges, exacerbated by the pressures of coaching during the pandemic, which ultimately led to his tragic death. His wife has since raised awareness about mental health struggles, emphasizing the compassion and understanding needed for those affected by similar issues.
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Thorpe was one of the coaches left during the last Ashes tour.
England great opens up on his big Ashes cricket ambition ahead of a blockbuster series against Australia
Australia· 2025-11-14
Graham Thorpe was dropped for Kevin Pietersen in the highly anticipated Ashes series in 2005.
Ashes 2025: Could Jacob Bethell force England's hand with more runs in white-ball cricket?
United Kingdom· 2025-09-08
Root celebrated his hundred by pulling on Thorpe's trademark headband.
England vs India: '35 runs or four wickets - rest well, if you can'United Kingdom· 2025-08-03
In a match dedicated to the life of his mentor Graham Thorpe, Root celebrated by pulling on one of Thorpe's trademark white headbands.
England vs India: Astonishing fifth Test goes into final day at The OvalUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-03
£124,000 was raised for Mind in memory of Graham Thorpe.
England squander chance to take control as tetchy final Test heads for close finish | England v India 2025United Kingdom· 2025-08-02
Graham Thorpe was an outstanding cricketer whose mental health declined after being dismissed from his position with the England cricket team.
Graham Thorpe inquest: Ashes drinking video caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Thorpe, inquest told
New Zealand· 2025-07-24
Graham Thorpe was an outstanding cricketer who faced significant personal struggles leading to his tragic death.
Ashes drinking video caused ‘catastrophic damage’ to Graham ThorpeAustralia· 2025-07-23They were faced with a decision between the late Graham Thorpe and Kevin Pietersen.
England vs West Indies: Jacob Bethell's star turn in first ODI shows his bright futureUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-30
Graham Thorpe was a great England cricket player who later became a batting coach.
England cricket great Graham Thorpe’s wife raises awareness on mental health struggles after husband’s deathNew Zealand· 2025-04-21