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      Graham Thorpe: A Steadfast Pillar of English Cricket

      Graham Thorpe, who passed away at 55, will be remembered as one of the finest batters of his generation. His career, both as a player and a coach, spanned nearly 30 years, making him a cornerstone of the England cricket team and a legend at Surrey. Early Beginnings and England Debut Thorpe’s cricketing journey began on the club grounds of Surrey, the county he represented throughout his entire first-class career from 1988 to 2005. His debut for England came against Australia in 1993, where he scored an unbeaten 114 in the second innings, signaling the start of an illustrious career. Stellar Test and ODI Performances In his 100 Test matches, Thorpe amassed 6,744 runs at an average of 44.66, including 16 centuries. His highest Test score was a formidable 200 not out against New Zealand in 2002. In ODIs, he scored 2,380 runs in 82 matches. His ability to adapt to various conditions made him a reliable player in all situations, averaging 45.17 at home, 47.85 in Asia, and 48.18 in Australia. Resilient and Reliable Thorpe was known for his resilience and reliability, often stepping up in crucial moments. Former captain Nasser Hussain praised him as “a man for a …

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      Renegades Sign ‘Double Threat’ Seifert on Two-Year Deal

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      Nick Hockley to Step Down as Cricket Australia Chief Executive

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