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Skipper of England Ben Stokes, Do not play the fifth and final test between England and India In the iconic Kia Oval, he has planned an emotional tribute on the 2nd of the game to the old cricket and coach Graham Thorpewho died last year at the age of 55 after fighting with mental health problems.
England to honor Graham Thorpe during the Oval test 2
Stokes reflected on Thorpe’s lasting impact, describing it as a very influential figure in English cricket as a player and coach. He said that several players in the current squad in England had spent significant time with Thorpe as they went through the ranks and evaluated their presence in the locker room over the years.
“One day for Thorpey”, A tribute to the deceased Cricleter, will be held on Friday, August 1, during the fifth test at the Oval. The day coincides with what Thorpe’s 56th anniversary would have been and aims to raise awareness and support mental health charity. The occasion is expected to be an emotional moment for Thorpe’s family, fans and the wider cricket community, as they honor their legacy.
“Thorpey has been a very influential character as a player and coach in English cricket. It will be a special day for all English fans, a special day for his family to see how much he meant for the English cricket and what he means for the current dressing room in England. Some of us in this dressing room spent a lot of time with him going through the ranks and, while we went into the main team (England) Thorpey, Thorpey, Thorpey spent a lot of years around us, “ Stokes said at the press conference.
Thorpe died last year fighting against mental health struggles
Thorpe was one of the most respected batters and coaches in England, died tragically Last year at the age of 55. According to his family, Thorpe took his own life after fighting with severe mental health challenges. He had been dealing with the complications of anxiety and physical health in recent months. Thorpe played 100 tests for England, scoring 6,744 runs to an average of 44.66 and appeared at 82 hatred. After retirement, he became a prominent coach, advising the batters on the national side for more than a decade, and then joined the configuration of Afghanistan in 2022. Its sudden loss sent shock waves through the world of cricket, causing players’ chords and former teammates.
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