World reacts to stunning Stuart Broad retirement news
Broad will retire with the fifth most wickets in Test history and teammate James Anderson in the only fast bowler with more Test scalps than him.
Tributes flowed in all across the globe and from many former teammates and rivals on the field.
Congratulations to @StuartBroad8 on a magnificent career. A great opponent who always made it difficult for the @CricketAus Australian cricket team . @TheBarmyArmy 👏👏👏👍 https://t.co/9iuwl1tnui
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) July 29, 2023
— Tim Paine (@tdpaine36) July 30, 2023
Gotta say. This shocked me!
— Trent Copeland (@copes9) July 29, 2023
Still very much an elite bowler, huge for @englandcricket this #Ashes series. This cricket nuffy has loved watching the skills & tactics the whole way.
The record speaks for itself, @StuartBroad8 congratulations! One hell of a career. 👏🏽👏🏽 https://t.co/a3urpIyihL
Congratulations Stuart on a sparkling career, enjoy! 👍🏻
— Phil Tufnell (@philtufnell) July 29, 2023
Been an absolute pleasure sharing the field with this legend @StuartBroad8 ! Going to miss looking massive next to you in the anthems… let’s finish with a win 🙌🏼🍷🐐 pic.twitter.com/hv7PRcHV4q
— Ben Duckett (@BenDuckett1) July 30, 2023
Take a bow @StuartBroad8 🙇🏻♂️
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 30, 2023
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! 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/d5GRlAVFa3
Wow, just a massive congratulations to Stuart Broad!
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) July 30, 2023
Bud, wow, what a career! Honestly it was awesome to play against you as well as enjoying watching you play and do your thing.
You should be extremely proud!
Plus, you flew the 8 flag well 😉
See you soon 👊@StuartBroad8
One of the game's contemporary greats. #StuartBroad. I don't think we have looked at him that way enough. A commentary career is ready for him! Well played @StuartBroad8
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 29, 2023
So many emotions - thanks for everything @StuartBroad8 loved the way you’ve played cricket ❤️. As much you’ve taken shedloads of wickets it’s the way you made us feel. https://t.co/9HiPWzUF5a
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) July 29, 2023