Thorpey’s Headband

Show your support for A Day for Thorpey with this iconic white towelling headband.

A Day for Thorpey is a memorial event celebrating the life and legacy of Graham Thorpe MBE, the late England and Surrey County cricketer. It takes place during the England v. India test match at the Kia Oval on Friday 1 August (Graham’s birthday).

Graham, who passed away aged 55, was one of Surrey and England’s finest players of the modern era. He also went on to become an accomplished coach both for Surrey, the ECB and around the world.

Spectators are encouraged to purchase a white towelling headband for the day, referencing the iconic look that Graham would reveal when he’d remove his helmet to celebrate a century (a score of 100 or more runs in a single innings by a batter).

By purchasing this headband, you will help fund Thorpey’s Bat and Chat cricket programme, delivered by local Minds across England and Wales, giving people with mental health problems the chance to get active, build friendships, and develop vital self-care skills through the power of cricket. It will also help Mind to develop materials to help support the mental health of cricket coaches at all levels of the game.

Please note that all pre-orders will be shipped on 28th July.