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Xtra Time Web Desk: Stuart Broad, one of England’s finest bowlers, has announced his retirement from cricket after the Oval Test against Australia. The decision came as a surprise at the end of day 3 of the final Test. Broad has been in excellent form during the Ashes 2023, claiming 20 wickets in the series.
Throughout his illustrious career, Broad achieved remarkable records, taking 602* Test wickets, 178 ODI scalps, and 65 T20I wickets. He expressed his gratitude for the privilege of representing Nottinghamshire and England. The Ashes series holds a special place in his heart, and he wanted to conclude his career on such a grand stage.
Broad’s cricket journey began in 2005, making his first-class debut for Leicestershire against Surrey. In 2006, he debuted in international cricket, playing a T20I against Pakistan. His Test debut followed in 2007, and alongside James Anderson, he became a key figure in England’s pace attack.
Notable moments in his career include a game-changing performance in the 2009 Ashes at the Oval, where he claimed 5 for 37 to help England regain the urn. In 2015, he achieved his best Test figures of 8 for 15 against Australia at Trent Bridge.
Despite being a talented batsman, Broad’s abilities were somewhat affected after being hit on the nose by Varun Aaron in 2014. He also had memorable moments in limited-overs cricket, playing a crucial role in England’s T20 World Cup victory in 2010 and experiencing a tough phase when Yuvraj Singh hit him for six sixes in an over.
Broad’s resilience was evident when he made a successful comeback to the Test side in 2022 after being dropped. In the ongoing Ashes, he is the second-highest wicket-taker.
Overall, Stuart Broad leaves a remarkable legacy in cricket, having been a dominant force with both the ball and the bat, and his contributions will be cherished in the history of the game.
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Published Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2023 02:52:21 +0000
