England’s fast bowling stalwart Stuart Broad recently announced his shocking retirement from cricket on Saturday (July 29). The decision by the 38-year-old pacer was made public after the stumps on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes 2023 Test when he revealed that he would be hanging up his boots after the match’s conclusion.
As the news of Broad’s retirement spread like wildfire, tributes poured in from all corners of the cricketing fraternity. One such heartfelt wish came from his counterpart and Indian legend Yuvraj Singh, who took to Twitter to express his admiration for Broad’s illustrious career and wished him luck in his future endeavours.
Yuvraj and Broad share a bitter-sweet connection with each other that goes back to the 2007 T20 World Cup, a defining moment in both players’ careers that has been etched into cricketing folklore. Yuvraj Singh achieved the rare feat of hitting six sixes in a single over, with Broad at the receiving end. The incident had become an iconic moment in T20 cricket, showcasing Yuvraj’s batting prowess and altering Broad’s career trajectory.
Despite being on the receiving end of such a brutal onslaught, Broad showcased immense resilience and character throughout his career, going on to become one of England’s most successful Test bowlers.
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Yuvraj shares a heartwarming message for Broad:
Reacting to Broad’s retirement news, Yuvraj took to his official Twitter handle and shared a heartfelt message for the English seamer. The veteran India all-rounder hailed Broad as a real legend and wished him luck in his future endeavours.
“Take a bow Stuart Broad. 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!” wrote Yuvraj.
Take a bow @StuartBroad8 🙇🏻♂️
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
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 30, 2023
Broad had also talked about the six maximums incident during the press conference after Day 3’s play on Saturday and revealed that Yuvraj’s assault had toughened him as a cricketer, igniting the fire within him to come back stronger and achieve greatness on the field.
Broad achieved numerous milestones and accolades throughout his illustrious career that cemented his place as one of the modern-day legends of the game. Notably, he retires as the fifth highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, having scalped over 600 wickets. Broad’s impressive tally also includes two Test hat-tricks, making him the sole Englishman to achieve this remarkable feat.