Graham Thorpe. The Autobiography

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Graham Thorpe's cricketing achievements starkly contrast with his personal struggles, marked by alcoholism and depression that led to his tumultuous journey. This candid life story chronicles his dramatic retirement from Test cricket and includes updates on England's 2005 Ashes victory and his coaching career. Renowned as one of the best batsmen for over a decade, Thorpe faced relentless scrutiny from the press, branded as 'English cricket's most disturbed player' for withdrawing from tours and stepping away from the game multiple times. With painful honesty and unexpected humor, he reflects on his cricket career and personal life, discussing the impact of his bitter divorce, the suicidal depression that plagued him, and his need to 'save himself' by opting out of England tours. He shares the joy of his remarkable century during his comeback Test at the Oval in 2003 and his renewed perspective on life with a new partner after confronting his past. Twelve years after his Test debut against Australia, Thorpe retired from international cricket following his controversial non-selection for the 2005 Ashes tour. The narrative includes insights from his coaching stint in Australia and his evolving role in media, solidifying his status as a significant figure in cricket's future.