Ashley Michael Thorpe is an Australian former professional cricketer.

 

A left-handed batsman and right-arm medium-pace bowler for Durham County Cricket Club. He was born in Kiama, New South Wales but attended Kent Street Senior High School in Perth, Western Australia as part of their Specialist Cricket Program.

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Thorpe, who began his career playing for Scarborough Cricket Club, represented Western Australia at Under 17 and Under 19 level. He moved to the United Kingdom in 1997 and made his mark in the North East Premier League for Chester-le-Street.

 

He trialled for a single match for Durham's Second XI during the 2001 season scoring 145 and 85 against Yorkshire Second XI, and made his debut for the first team in 2002, against a Sri Lankan touring team.

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Having left Chester-le-Street and Durham County Cricket Club at the end of 2003, Thorpe was a club professional for Whitburn Cricket Club until 2008, when he joined Sunderland and later, Washington Cricket Club, and his now back at Chester-le-Street in a player coach rol.

 

Often been used by Durham to develop their young cricketers.

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Thorpe now works for Park View Academy of Sport in partnership with Durham Cricket as Head Coach of their Cricket Academy.

 

He is also a freelance commentator who often works for BBC Radio and a lead commentator for 'Durham Live' covering Durham Cricket games.