Graham Thorpe

Graham Thorpe, the England middle-order batsman, has declared himself fit

England are expected to find out today [Monday] if Graham Thorpe is fit for the Ashes

Graham Thorpe, the English middle-order batsman, is one of the 18 players who have been awarded full contracts with New South Wales for the 2005-06 season

Kevin Pietersen looks set to make his Ashes debut for England at Lord's later this month after impressing the England selectors.

Michael Vaughan says the ease with which England beat Bangladesh doesn't provide a true gauge of the Ashes series

England have released Gareth Batty, Ian Bell, Graham Thorpe and Matthew Hoggard for county duty

England wrapped up the second Test after just 17 minutes of the third day at Chester-le-Street

England led by 165 runs after a dominant first day at Durham

Bangladesh put up stern resistance to take the match into the third day at Durham

What the numbers say about Graham Thorpe

Graham Thorpe on his last chance for England

Against Bangladesh at Chester-le-Street on Friday, Graham Thorpe becomes the eighth England cricketer to play in 100 Tests

Ashley Giles has been ruled of the second Test against Bangladesh, in Durham

Graham Thorpe must play at a regular intensity unfamiliar to county cricket if his move to New South Wales is going to be a success

Graham Thorpe has signed a contract to play for New South Wales in the coming Australian season

One can only imagine the excitement in the Bangladeshi camp last night, as they sized up the challenge that awaits them today at Lord's. But what of the England team?

Graham Thorpe has signed a contract to play for New South Wales in the coming Australian season

Graham Thorpe spent some welcome time in the middle as Surrey overcame a spirted Scotland effort at The Grange

Graham Thorpe has resolved to fight for his England place