Stuart Broad’s retirement marks the end of an era for England cricket. He will be remembered as a great servant of the game and a true competitor. His ability to swing the ball both ways hit the right lengths and extract bounce from any surface made him a nightmare for batsmen around the world.
Broad has been an integral part of England’s Test team for over a decade, forming a formidable bowling partnership with James Anderson. The duo has taken more than 1,100 Test wickets between them, making them one of the most successful bowling pairs in the history of the game.
Stuart Broad is one of the most successful cricket players of our time, but he is no stranger to controversy.
Here are 5 of the biggest controversies involving Stuart Broad in Test cricket
1. Refusing to walk
In 2013, during the first Test of the Ashes series against Australia, Broad edged a ball to the first slip, but he didn’t walk off the field. The umpire didn’t give him out, and Broad went on to score an unbeaten 65, which helped England win the match. His refusal to walk sparked a huge controversy, with many people criticizing him for not showing sportsmanship.
2. Not walking off after being clearly out
In the 2011 Test match against India, Broad clearly edged a delivery from Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh, but the umpire didn’t give him out. Broad refused to walk off the field and went on to score 74 runs, which helped England draw the match. This incident also sparked a huge controversy, with many people accusing Broad of cheating.
3. Altering the condition of the ball
In 2010, during a Test match against South Africa, Broad was caught on camera picking the seam of the ball. This is considered ball-tampering, and it is against the rules of cricket. Broad was fined 50% of his match fee for the incident.
4. Arguing with the umpire
In 2017, during a Test match against Pakistan, Broad got into an argument with the umpire after he was given out lbw. Broad was convinced that he had hit the ball, but the umpire didn’t agree. The argument got heated, and Broad was fined 30% of his match fee for his behaviour.
5. Sledging
Stuart Broad is known for his aggressive style of play, and he is not afraid to sledge his opponents. In 2013, during the Ashes series against Australia, Broad was caught on camera telling Australian batsman Michael Clarke to “get ready for a broken f\*\*\*ing arm”. This incident sparked a huge controversy, with many people accusing Broad of crossing the line.
In conclusion, Stuart Broad is a talented player, but he has been involved in several controversies during his Test career. From refusing to walk to altering the condition of the ball, Broad has faced criticism for his behaviour on the field. However, he remains a key player for England and continues to be a force to be reckoned with in Test cricket.
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