England and Sri Lanka Honor Graham Thorpe at Old Trafford

The cricketing world commemorates the late legend with a heartfelt tribute before the first Test match.

Players from both teams wore black armbands and participated in a pre-match tribute.
A video tribute and poem were presented on the big screens at the stadium.
Graham Thorpe, a celebrated former player and coach, passed away at 55 after battling major depression.
New England captain Ollie Pope led the tribute, reflecting on Thorpe's impact on his career.
This Test match is the first international game for England since Thorpe's passing.