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Former England batter Graham Thorpe passes away aged 55
Former England cricketer and an outstanding batter Graham Thorpe has passed away at the age of 55, England Cricket Board announced on Monday. Graham Thorpe made 100 Test appearances for England, scoring 16 centuries before bowing out of international cricket in 2005. He scored 6,744 Test runs.
''It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away. There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham's death,” the ECB said in a statement.
“More than one of England's finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world. His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought so much happiness to his teammates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike. Later, as a coach, he guided the best England Men's talent to some incredible victories across all formats of the game."
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