Updated On: 05 August, 2024 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In 1998, Graham Thorpe emerged as number three in ICC`s Test batting rankings during England`s tour to West Indies. His peak in the ODI rankings was No.10. Thorpe was subsequently appointed as Afghanistan`s head coach in March 2022, but couldn’t take up the position due to his illness

Graham Thorpe (Pic: ICC)
Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe passed away on August 5, Monday. The veteran was suffering from an illness for some years.
The England and Wales Cricket Board took to X which read, "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." Taking to X: