England Cricket: Graham Thorpe has become the latest casualty of England’s woeful Ashes series after he stepped down as batting coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed on Friday. Head coach Chris Silverwood and managing director Ashley Giles had already left their roles this week in the aftermath of England’s 4-0 Ashes series defeat, with Thorpe following after several batting collapses by the team in Australia.
“I’d like to thank Graham for his work over many years on the England coaching staff and wish him the best for the future,” Andrew Strauss, Interim Managing Director, England Men’s Cricket, said.
England Cricket: After Chris Silverwood, Assistant Coach Graham Thorpe shown door as England continue overhaul
Former England skipper Andrew Strauss has replaced Giles on an interim basis and will appoint a caretaker coach for the forthcoming tour of West Indies in March.
“I’ve been very fortunate to have worked with so many good players and coaches who I consider my friends for life,” Graham Thorpe said.
England are due to play three Test matches against the West Indies starting from March 8 in North Sound, Antigua. Last month, they lost the Twenty20 series 3-2.
England Cricket: After Chris Silverwood, Assistant Coach Graham Thorpe shown door as England continue overhaul
Graham Thorpe has left his position as England Men’s Assistant Coach.
We thank Graham for his work over many years on the England coaching staff.
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 4, 2022
Earlier in the day, head coach Chris Silverwood stepped down. The announcement comes a day after Ashley Giles, who appointed Silverwood, left his role as the managing director.
“It’s been an absolute honour to be England head coach, and I’m extremely proud to have worked alongside our players and staff,” Silverwood said.
“The last two years have been very demanding but I have really enjoyed my time with the team and working with Rooty (test captain Joe Root) and Morgs (white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan), and I am very proud of this group considering the challenges,” he added.
England Cricket: After Chris Silverwood, Assistant Coach Graham Thorpe shown door as England continue overhaul
