Graham Thorpe’s wife reveals former England batter took his own life

Graham Thorpe had suffered with depression and anxiety for the last two years. Picture:  Jason O’Brien/PA

Graham Thorpe’s wife Amanda has revealed the former England batter took his own life after suffering with depression and anxiety.

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on August 5 that Thorpe had died at the age of 55 and tributes flooded in for one of the nation’s best Test players.