[Watch] When Graham Thorpe made an uncanny 'if you get hit by a train' reference in 2022 Ashes interview

Former England Graham Thorpe died under tragic circumstances after being hit by a train at Esher railway station in Surrey on August 4. The former cricketer's family confirmed that the renowned batting star took his own life. In a shocking coincidence, Thorpe had referred to being 'hit by a train' in an interview in 2022.

The late cricketer was the assistant (batting) coach of the England side at that time. Speaking after Day 4 of the 2021-22 Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Thorpe shared his views on England's struggles in the series.

During the interview given to David Gower on BT Sport, he backed the England players to fight back from a tough situation and commented:

"As you know, if you get hit by a train occasionally, you really do wake up and you see what level of toughness you require, but also what skill level you require against a very good Australian bowling attack in their own backyard as well."

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In a cruel twist of fate, Thorpe died after being struck by a train on August 4, taking his own life after a two-year battle with illness, which included spells of depression and anxiety.

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Graham Thorpe died of injuries after being hit by a train, inquest told

A day after Thorpe's wife Amanda opened up about the cricketer's death and confirmed that he committed suicide, the opening of an inquest into his death on Tuesday, August 13 heard that the former batter passed away after being struck by a train at Esher railway station in Surrey.

A report in ESPNcricinfo quoted coroner Simon Wickens as telling Surrey Coroner's Court in Woking that the England cricketer had suffered 'traumatic injuries' after being hit by a train on the morning of August 4. A full inquest will be conducted later.

The report added that the coroner got a referral regarding the incident from British Transport Police (BTP). On August 5, a spokesperson for BTP issued an official statement, which went as follows:

"Officers were called to Esher railway station at 8.26 am on 4 August to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene."

Recognized as one of England's most accomplished batters, Thorpe represented the country in 100 Tests and 82 ODIs between 1993 and 2005, scoring 6744 and 2380 runs respectively. He scored 16 hundreds in Test cricket, including one on debut against Australia in Nottingham in July 1993.