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Stuart Broad is one of the most successful fast bowlers in the history of Test cricket. His longevity and highly successful partnership with fellow fast bowler James Anderson cemented him as one of England's greatest-ever Test bowlers. The right-arm seamer made his Test debut in December 2007 against Sri Lanka in Colombo, and since then, he has left behind a legacy with 604 wickets in 167 matches.
His consistency, ability to swing the ball both ways and knack for delivering match-winning performances made him one of England’s finest bowlers. Broad ranks as the fifth-highest wicket-taker with 604 wickets in Test cricket and is second only to James Anderson (704) among England's top wicket-takers.
Broad's Test career, which spanned nearly two decades (2007-2023), saw him play a major role in England's bowling attack alongside James Anderson. In Test cricket, he represented his nation 167 times and he managed to scalp 604 wickets in 309 innings, which came at an average of 27.68, with 28 four-wicket hauls, 20 five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket match hauls.
His best bowling figures in an innings stand at an astonishing 8/15 against Australia at Trent Bridge in 2015 are still remembered as one of the most iconic spells in Ashes history.
One of Broad’s standout records is being England’s leading wicket-taker in Ashes history. Out of the 40 matches he played against Australia in Test cricket, he ended with 153 wickets in 74 innings with 6 four-wicket hauls and 8 five-wicket hauls. His battles with Australian opener David Warner were quite iconic as he dismissed the left-handed opener 17 times in Test cricket, the most by any bowler against a single batsman.
Among fast bowlers in Test cricket, Broad sits alongside some of the greatest names. His 604 wickets place him behind only James Anderson (690 wickets) among pacers, and overall, he trails greats like Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), and Anil Kumble (619).
In England’s history, he stands out not just for his wicket-taking ability but also for his longevity, playing 167 Tests makes him the second-most capped English player after Anderson. His ability to step up in crucial moments, especially in the Ashes and home conditions, made him one of the greatest and most feared bowlers of his era.
Broad retired in 2023 after helping England draw the Ashes 2-2 at home. His last Test match was a dramatic one where he took the last two wickets of the match to secure a 49-run victory for England against Australia at The Kia Oval. His retirement marked the end of an era in English cricket.
