The 37-year-old English seamer announced his retirement after Day 3 of the fifth Test at the Oval in London, marking the end of his illustrious career over the last two days of the match. With an impressive record of 602 wickets from 167 matches at an average of 27.69, including 20 five-wicket hauls, Broad leaves behind a remarkable legacy.
Carole Broad expressed her wholehearted support for her son’s retirement and believed that he has made the right choice. She wished for England to emerge victorious in the Test match as a fitting tribute to his illustrious career. During the fourth Test, England had set a challenging target of 384 runs for Australia to win.
“We want to win it today. We knew for certain in the morning, our lips were sealed, but yesterday was a great batting day, so I had something to focus on. Of course, you have conversations, but Stuart is a master of making the right decision, and he’s done it again,” Carole Broad said, as quoted by the Daily Mail.
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Carole Broad also shared her emotional connection with her son’s cricketing journey. Every time Stuart stepped on the field to represent England, she admitted feeling an exhilarating sense of pride. “The first day I saw him come down the stairs, I got a tingle, and I still get that. I just really want them to win,” she added, reflecting the unwavering support and affection of a mother for her cricketing superstar.