England’s veteran pacer James Anderson was left emotional and teary-eyed after speaking about the retirement of Stuart Broad. The video is viral on social media channels. But it is fake. In fact, Anderson went emotional for Alastair Cook’s retirement. Stuart Broad shocked the cricketing world when he announced his retirement from the game at the end of Day 3 in the 5th Ashes Test match.
“It’s been a wonderful ride. It has been a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and the England badge as much as I have. And, I’m loving cricket as much as I ever have. It’s been such a wonderful series to be a part of. I’ve always wanted to finish at the top. And this series just feels like it’s been one of the most enjoyable and entertaining I’ve been a part of,” Stuart Broad said as he announced his retirement.
Stuart Broad announces shock retirement from Test cricket during Ashes 5th Test
An old video was circulating on social media claiming that Anderson went emotional on Broad’s retirement. In fact, it was during Cook’s retirement in 2018, 5 years ago.
“Yes, absolutely I am going to miss him. He is my best mate and he has been brilliant to be there for me all the time,” said James Anderson before choking up on his words.
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Stuart Broad has played 167 Test matches, 121 ODIs and 56 T20 Internationals, taking 845 wickets. Broad made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2007. In 167 matches, he has bagged 602 Test wickets. He can add to his tally and finish on a high as Australia will bat again in the 5th Tests.
Apart from teammate James Anderson, Stuart Broad is the only 2nd fast bowler to bag 600 Test wickets. He took his 150th Ashes wicket in his final game at The Oval this week.
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