Stuart Broad, one of England’s most successful fast bowlers, has announced his retirement from Test cricket. The 37-year-old made the decision after the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval.
Broad, who made his Test debut in 2007, took 602 wickets in 167 matches. He is fifth on the all-time list of Test wicket-takers, and is one of only two bowlers to have passed 600 wickets for England.
Broad was a key member of England’s Ashes-winning teams in 2009, 2010-11, 2013 and 2019. He was also part of the England team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20.
In a statement, Broad said: “I have loved every minute of my time playing Test cricket for England. It has been an incredible journey, and I feel very privileged to have been a part of it.”
Broad said that he had made the decision to retire after “much thought and consideration”. He said that he wanted to “leave the game at the top” and that he was “excited” for the next chapter of his career.
Broad will continue to play white-ball cricket for England, and he has also said that he is interested in a career in commentary.
Broad’s retirement is a major loss for England cricket. He was one of the most experienced and respected bowlers in the team, and he was a key leader in the dressing room.
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However, Broad leaves the game with a legacy of success. He is one of the greatest fast bowlers in England’s history, and he will be remembered as one of the key figures in the team’s recent success.
Reactions to Broad’s Retirement
Broad’s retirement has been met with widespread praise from the cricketing world. Former England captain Michael Vaughan said that Broad was “one of the greatest bowlers England has ever produced”.
Current England captain Ben Stokes said that Broad was “a legend of the game” and that he was “an inspiration to me and so many others”.
Broad’s former teammates also paid tribute to him. James Anderson said that Broad was “a great friend and a great bowler”.
Broad’s retirement is a significant moment in English cricket history. He was one of the most successful bowlers in the team’s recent history, and he will be remembered as a legend of the game.