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Former England pacer reveals how he still could have played Test cricket for a few years
Stuart Broad retired in August 2023 after the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia.
England pacer Stuart Broad waved farewell to international cricket previously this year. The pacer did so during the final Ashes Test at the Oval. He finished his remarkable career amassing 604 Test wickets across 167 matches. Throughout his career, he was able to scalp 847 international wickets over 344 appearances.
The former England bowler stated that he thought he had a few more years in him during an earlier interview with Sky Sports. Broad said “I believed I had a few more years in me, but I aimed to end my career on a high, in an England shirt, and on my own terms. I needed to pick the right moment to step away.”
The former England fast bowler added, “So far, I don’t have any regrets, indicating to me deep down that it was the correct choice. Since my teammates haven’t stepped onto the field in their England whites and caps, I haven’t experienced a moment of realization like, ‘Wow, I won’t ever do that again.”
Broad emphasised the importance of winning the last Test against Australia at The Oval, cherishing the ideal conclusion to his career. He said, “If I continued playing for another 10 years, I could never recreate that ending. I have no regrets about wrapping up my career.”
“I aimed to exit the game with love” : Stuart Broad
For Broad, it was crucial to experience the triumphant walk off the pitch with the encouragement of the fans. Stuart Broad said, “The most significant thing for me was winning the Test, the crowd’s emotion and the victory. It would have been heartbreaking for me to leave the field for the last time after losing a Test to the Aussies.”
The former England pacer concluded by saying that, “Leaving the field with the boxes behind us, catching sight of my mom, dad, Mollie, [daughter] Annabella, and friends, it felt absolutely perfect. I aimed to exit the game with love, and I achieved that,”
