Trisha Ghosal in London
On 1st August, The Kia Oval is celebrating “A Day for Thorpey”. It’s former England great Graham Thorpe’s 56th birthday. On 4th August last year, Thorpe took his own life after struggling with anxiety and depression.
Thorpe was a brilliant batter, but he was also a deep thinker of the game and a fine coach. One cricketer who gained a lot in his career thanks to Thorpe’s coaching is none other than England great — and safe to say, the No. 1 in the Fab Four — Joe Root.
Last year, after Thorpe’s passing, Root dedicated his 33rd Test century to his coach and friend. Today, as England and India took the field on Day 2 of the fifth Test of the series, Root, standing at first slip, was seen wearing the headband dedicated to Thorpe.
After his 33rd Test century, Root had said, “Thorpey was one of those people who offered me so much….
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