New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- England players are caught wearing white headbands on the second day of the ongoing fifth and final Test at The Oval against India, in honour of former cricketer Graham Thorpe, who would have celebrated his 56th birthday on Friday. One of the England greats to have played the game, the left-handed Thorpe represented the national team in 100 Tests and played for Surrey for 17 years died on August 4 last year.

Remembering Thorpe on August 1, Day 2 at The Oval has been declared as 'A Day for Thorpey', thus raising funds for mental health charity Mind. Thorpe died of "traumatic injuries" after being struck by a train at Esher railway station in Surrey. He was also battling depression and anxiety for many years.

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