IND vs Eng 5th Test: Crowd and Players honored Graham Thorpe with emotional gesture at Oval – Watch. Cricket news

On the day of the fifth test between England and India at the Oval, 2 saw a powerful and moving tribute to the late Graham Thorpe. As soon as the players left for tea, the entire stadium picked up a standing ovation in memory of the former England batsman, who died of suicide at the age of 55 last year. England Cricket shared emotional videos on X (East Twitter), in which players and fans were united. The team wearing special headband throughout the day, co-design with Thorpe’s family, in honor of their prestigious batting look. Tribute is called One day for thorpeAlso served as a funderizer for mental health charity mind. His wife Amanda and daughter Emma were present to play the bell before the second day’s game. England cricket confirmed that more than £ 100,000 has been raised through the campaign so far. “Thanks to everyone who supported,” he wrote on X.

Thorpe, who made his international debut in 1993, played 100 Tests and was a pillar of England batting in the 90s and early 2000s. He scored 6,744 Test runs on an average of 44.66, including 16 centuries. In Odis, he scored 2,380 runs and was known for calm under his patience and pressure. Beyond the days of his game, Thorpe shaped the next generation of England as a coach with both England Lions and Senior Team. Players such as Joe Root and Ben Stokes often cher them for their influence on their careers. The gesture in the oval was a suitable tribute to a person who gave a lot to English cricket.