‘Absolute Icon of the game’ – Fans react as Stuart Broad announces retirement from international cricket
Stuart Broad has picked up 602 Test wickets for England.
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Jul 30, 2023 11:33 am
Stuart Broad (Source: Twitter)
Stuart Broad announced his retirement on Saturday. He said that the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval will be his last competitive cricket game. He revealed his decision to hang up his boots from international cricket. This brings an end to his long 17-year career in the sport. When we talk about Test cricket Broad has had a very fulfilling career as he has taken 602 wickets in 167 Test matches at a strike rate of 55.7 and an economy rate of 2.97.
The right armer has picked up twenty-five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket hauls in white flannels for the Three Lions. Broad had been thinking about the decision for the last couple of weeks. Then he came to the decision and broke the news to captain Ben Stokes and Coach Brendon McCullum on Friday night and the rest of the team on Saturday morning. There was a wonderful moment between Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson as they wore each other’s kits. the duo were playing their 138th game together. Anderson gave a big hug to Broad when he heard about his retirement.
Jimmy Anderson told me are you joking, Stuart Broad on retirement from international cricket
“I knew deep down that I wanted to finish playing cricket at the very top,” Broad said. “Part of me wanted to know that I could still do it. I’ve had a love affair with the Ashes my whole life and the thought of being able to bowl my last ball against Australia is something that fills me with joy. So that’s come to fruition. And it’s been the most enjoyable series, the most entertaining series, the most edge-of-the-seat series that I can remember. I just feel in a fantastic place as a player, as a person, and just feel very happy and content at the moment.”
“When I told him he just said, ‘Are you joking?’ Then we had a hug,” Broad revealed about his conversation with Anderson. “It never felt quite right for the two of us to go together, I think we needed some sort of crossover. It is nice to know one-half of that partnership will still be within the changing room.” Broad added. When it comes to the Ashes Test at the Oval. Broad will be looking to add some quick runs to extend England’s lead which is on 377. Then he would want to scalp some wickets as Australia have an uphill task ahead of them in the fourth innings.
Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:
When life pulls you to the rock-bottom, you have to wait, improve on yourself and bounce back the hardest, and who better than #StuartBroad can exemplify this.
What a terrific bowler and player! Happy Retirement @StuartBroad8
— Divyanshu Nigam, IAS (திவ்யான்ஷு) (@nigam_div) July 30, 2023
Stuart Broad. Words can’t describe what a career he’s had. A once in a generation cricketer who will be sorely missed. So many memories. Happy Retirement Broady!
Can’t deny that his personality and views weren't my cup of tea, but when he was out there bowling with the red cherry, I was all eyes! He's been a legendary servant for England cricket! Happy retirement, Broady!
Broad's retirement hurts just bcz it is sudden, we were thinking about Anderson but broad was the one. He's in best form currently, we want to see him play thats obvious. But what a career he had, leaving his legacy at peak. Happy retirement Broady. pic.twitter.com/EoEsEInPIE
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