Thorpe to coach Lions

Experienced batsman to work with England's second string

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Thorpe to coach Lions

Thorpe: Lions role

Over the course of my time with the team I hope that I can offer them some good advice and be someone they learn a lot from.

Graham Thorpe
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Former England batsman Graham Thorpe has been appointed batting coach for the Lions' tour of the United Arab Emirates in February.

Thorpe, who averaged 44.66 in 100 Tests, will work with England's second string in the Middle East alongside performance director David Parsons and fast bowling coach Kevin Shine.

"I'm really looking forward to the tour and working with the Lions squad," said Thorpe, who also performs the role of batting coach for Surrey.

"It's a great opportunity for me and I'm grateful to Surrey for giving me the freedom to take it on.

"Over the course of my time with the team I hope that I can offer them some good advice and be someone they learn a lot from."

Delighted

Parsons said: "I am delighted to welcome Graham Thorpe as part of the England Lions coaching team and I have no doubt that the squad of aspiring England players will benefit from his experiences both as a hugely successful international cricketer and now a coach.

"We will face some tough opposition during our tour of the UAE and the coaching team will be working hard to ensure that we are well prepared."

The Lions are scheduled to play three Twenty20 matches against Pakistan A and one T20 against both the UAE and England.

They will then contest three 50-over fixtures against Pakistan A in Dubai.

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Daniel Jones says...

great to get an such experienced and succesful test legend into the set up but for a tour of limited overs cricket....mainly t20, i dont really see what he can offer such a niche type of cricket....it wasnt exactly his forte!

Posted 15:12 14th January 2010
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