Birmingham: Stuart Broad announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on July 30, 2023, after the fifth Ashes Test against Australia. The 37-year-old is England’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, with 602 scalps.
Legendary Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Sunday congratulated the England pacer for bringing down curtains on a highly successful international career. “Take a bow @StuartBroad8 Congratulations on an incredible Test career one of the finest and most feared red ball bowlers, and a real legend! Your journey and determination have been super inspiring. Good luck for the next leg Broady!”, tweeted Yuvraj Singh.
Broad made his Test debut in 2007 and has been a key member of the England team ever since. He is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and is one of the most feared bowlers in the world.
Broad’s retirement comes as a surprise to many, as he was still performing at a high level. He took 17 wickets in the Ashes series, including a hat-trick in the first Test.
In a statement announcing his retirement, Broad said that he had been thinking about it for a while and that he felt it was the right time to step away. He said that he wanted to “finish at the top” and that he was “proud of what he had achieved” in his career.
Broad’s retirement is a major loss for England cricket. He is a world-class bowler who has been a consistent performer for many years. His absence will be felt by the England team, but they will have to find a way to replace him.
Broad’s retirement is also a reminder of the changing nature of cricket. The game is becoming more demanding, and it is becoming more difficult for players to stay at the top for long periods of time. Broad has been one of the exceptions to this rule, but he has now decided that it is time to step away.
Broad will be remembered as one of the greats of English cricket. He is a record-breaking bowler who has taken wickets all over the world. He is also a popular figure among fans and is known for his sense of humor.