Graham Thorpe Illness: Why Is Graham Thorpe In The Hospital?

Graham Thorpe, a former England and Surrey cricketer is “seriously ill” in hospital, according to the statement released by the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) and Thorpe’s family on Tuesday, May 10.”At this time, his prognosis is unknown, and we ask for privacy for him and his family.” Graham and his family are in our thoughts.

Thorpe, a former Surrey left-hander who played 100 Tests and scored 16 centuries before retiring in 2005, was regarded as one of the best English players of his generation.

He then went on to coach in Australia, where he worked with players such as Steve Smith and David Warner in New South Wales, before joining the England and Wales Cricket Board as a batting coach.

Thorpe served as England’s batting coach from 2010 to 2022, stepping down in February 2022 after the team’s 4-0 Ashes defeat by Australia.

Following his departure from the England set-up after the Ashes this winter, the 52-year-old was named Afghanistan men’s team head coach in March 2022.