By Chris Stocks
Key role: Graham Thorpe is the man responsible for preparing England’s Test batsmen this summer
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BACK in 2012, Graham Thorpe championed the cause of Joe Root to break into England’s Test team.
Having worked with Root as lead batting coach for the Lions, Thorpe knew the quality the Yorkshireman possessed. His judgement was proved right. Seven years on from his debut against India at Nagpur, Root is England’s best batsman and captain of the Test team. Thorpe is now the England batting coach across all formats after the demotion of Mark...
