Graham Thorpe

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Graham Thorpe

Post by tiger76 » Tue May 10, 2022 9:44 pm

Couldn't see a thread, but for those who aren't aware he's sadly seriously ill in hospital.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/61394116

Wishing him all the best and and swift recovery always one of England's more stylish batsmen and a test average of nearly 45 is decent by anyone's standards.

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Re: Graham Thorpe

Post by NewClaret » Tue May 10, 2022 9:51 pm

Very sad. Great player, loved watching him. Hope he pulls through.

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Re: Graham Thorpe

Post by jdrobbo » Tue May 10, 2022 10:14 pm

Absolutely class batsman. He was a proper test player. Wishing him well

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Re: Graham Thorpe

Post by Vintage Claret » Wed May 11, 2022 1:13 am

Heard this on the radio news earlier.

No details as to what he's suffering from but obviously wish him all the best and hope he pulls through whatever it is.

Stylish, reliable batsman for England and anyone with a test average over 40 has to be considered a great player.

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Re: Graham Thorpe

Post by ClaretTony » Wed May 11, 2022 1:59 pm

Good batsman for England and not long since become coach of Afghanistan having lost his role with England.

Only 52 and not looking good. Hopefully he’ll recover from this.

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