Archive · 1 Aug 2025
India and England Honor Graham Thorpe at Oval Test
In a cricket match between India and England, both teams honored Graham Thorpe, a former player and coach, by wearing headbands and receiving a standing ovation.
The game is part of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
England has won two matches, and India has won one so far.
This tribute was especially poignant as it coincided with Thorpe's birthday, highlighting his contributions to cricket.
India played England in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at the Oval.
Indian players wore white headbands to honor former England batter and coach Graham Thorpe.
The crowd at the Oval gave a standing ovation to honor Graham Thorpe on his birth anniversary.
Thorpe played 100 Test matches for England, scoring 6744 runs.
England won at Headingley and Lord's, while India won at Edgbaston.
- Who
- India and England cricket teams.
- What
- India and England played a Test match, honoring Graham Thorpe.
- When
- During the fourth Test match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
- Where
- The Oval in London.
- Why
- To compete in a Test match and to honor Graham Thorpe.
- Event
- Fourth Test Match
- Teams
- India vs. England
- Location
- The Oval, London
- Deceased Honored
- Graham Thorpe
- Thorpe's Test Runs
- 6744
- Series Score
- England leads 2-1
Sources
IND vs ENG, 5th Test: Here's why England players wore special headbands. Details inside
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