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Graham Paul Thorpe (born August 1 1969 in Farnham, Surrey) is an English cricketer who plays for Surrey County Cricket Club and England.
A left-handed batsman, Thorpe made a century (114 not out) in the second innings of his debut Test match, against Australia at Trent Bridge in 1993. Developing into a very highly-regarded player, he was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1998.
In the 2002 season, Thorpe had well-publicised marital difficulties which seriously affected his play and his focus on the game. Seemingly disillusioned with constant touring away from his family, he announced his retirement from the one-day game and changed his mind several times on whether to tour Australia, eventually pulling out of the tour entirely. However, in 2003 a rested Thorpe, with family problems behind him, returned to the England team during the series against South Africa, and has remained in the side since.
External link
Player Profile: Graham Thorpe (http://www.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/PLAYERS/ENG/T/THORPE_GP_01002093/) from Cricinfo
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