First Game For England

Graham’s first game for England was in 1983 against Australia and his last in 2005 against Bangladesh. In his time he played in 100 test games, scoring an impressive 6700 runs; as well as being a regular for England in the One Day games, playing 82 times and scoring over 2300 runs. He had a cricket career spanning over 17 years. Graham Thorpe scored over 20,000 first class runs and over 10,000 in limited over games, during his time in English cricket. Throughout his career he established himself as an astonishing batsmen and one of the biggest figures in the competition of the game.

Since his retirement Graham has taken up coaching at Surrey CC, along with some radio and TV work. Graham has also expanded into the after dinner circuit, talking about his time as an pro cricketer.

Graham Thorpe Speaker

With an impressive background and sporting stats, Graham is an expert cricket speaker. Taking part in exactly 100 Test Matches, Graham is able to draw on both his own experience as a sportsman; as well as his own personal passion and observations of the game he loves.

Graham Thorpe MBE has always been a popular player and remains much loved in his capacity as a sports speaker. Coming out of retirement after family and marital problems in 2003; Graham was welcomed to his home ground of the Oval with a standing ovation in the England team’s Test Match game against South Africa.

Thorpe took permanent retirement in 2005; after the selection committee picked the South African born English player Kevin Pietersen MBE, in place of him for the 2005 Ashes. Since then Graham Thorpe has worked as a dedicated after dinner speaker, However he also worked as a summariser and cricket speaker for BBC radio and Sky Sports. Graham was awarded an MBE in 2006 for his services to British sports.

Retiring in 2005 Graham Thorpe has since established himself as a sports speaker; appearing at local and national cricketing and after dinner speaker events. His presentations covering not only his own experience as a cricket speaker and player; but also his time off the pitch, in the dressing room and in the public eye.