Akram: 'Thorpe, the best left-handed batter I bowled to'
Ben Stokes, Ben Duckett and former team-mates react to the news of Graham Thorpe’s death
ESPNcricinfo staff05-Aug-2024
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— 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
Deeply saddened by the shocking news of the passing of dear friend Graham Thorpe… He was a gentleman to the core, a very genuinely honest, passionate guy and the best left-handed batter I bowled to. He will be sorely missed by all cricket fraternity and beyond. I wish strength…
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) 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
I lost my younger brother and a best friend today Graham Thorpe (Chorky). A very Sad day of my life. We’ll miss you dearly brother. Condolences to the family and friends #RIP pic.twitter.com/MY0PrXUZt5
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) 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
Such incredibly sad news. So much to thank this man for; the guidance, the endless hours of help and the laughs.
You’ll be sorely missed Thorpey https://t.co/o2rmVu1yLL
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) August 5, 2024
Goodness me!!!
RIP, Thorpey!
Condolences to his close family, all the @englandcricket @surreycricket and wider cricket family. He was an absolute legend!— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) 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
Such heartbreaking news to wake up to this morning. A great player who I was lucky enough to have as a team mate so many times.
Ill miss you Thorpey
Thought with his family and everyone at Surrey CCC
RIP pic.twitter.com/IcJsQXzXQy— Darren Gough MBE (@DGoughie) August 5, 2024
Sad to hear about Graham Thorpe. He was a gritty and a fantastic batter who was always ready for a battle on the pitch. Heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) 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
So sad to hear the news that Graham Thorpe has passed away. A brilliant batter and someone I enjoyed watching when growing up. I would pretend to be him in the front garden as a child. Thoughts with all his family and friends at this devastating time. RIP
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) August 5, 2024