From getting hit for 6 sixes to 500 Test scalps: Netizens laud Broad's incredible journey

From being dropped in first match of series to being named 'Player of Series,' Stuart Broad has been instrumental for England in lifting Wisden Trophy. English speedster achieved a spectacular feat of fifth day of final test as he picked up his 500th Test wicket. Broad became seventh cricketer to achieve feat and fourth speedster to do so. 

Upon achieving feat, Broad sent Twitter into a major throwback as fans got stalgic over his illustrious journey so far. Broad was dented with a massive blow in his early days as he was hit for six sixes by India's Yuvraj Singh in 2007 T20 World Cup in South Africa. However, speedster's perseverance and determination helped him make a name for himself, pushing him even furr as he picked his 500th Test wicket on Tuesday, inducting himself in an elite list. Here are a few of reactions: 

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'It feels very special'

Broad, after being presented with Player of Series award, expressed that he feels special and that has done some technical work that makes him feel in a great rhythm. "Very special. When you get milestones, you want m to lead to match wins and series wins. So it feels very special today. Haven't ever really set any targets on that front Have learnt a huge amount through my career. Have done some technical work that makes me feel in great rhythm right w. competition keeps everyone performing. We've got a real battery of fast bowlers at minute," speedster remarked. 

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England clinch Wisden Trophy 

After being one down in first series post COVID-forced break, England came back stronger to win two matches on trot and lift Wisden Trophy. decider at Old Trafford witnessed loss of a day due to rain even as Windies' chances of winning series looked bleak. England put up a mammoth total of 399 for hosts to chase, but pacers led by Broad never let Windies get ahead. Root and his men clinched a comfortable victory with 269 runs in final test and are set to face Pakistan next. 

" last two weeks have been excellent. Have set out gameplan and executed it. This game with ball we were outstanding. You look at talent among those guys, you feel y can exploit surfaces around world. For him (Broad) to come back and make impact in se two games is testament to how good a player he has been. Runs in first innings, 500 wickets, it's a phemenal achievement. sort of player he is, he wants to be a part of big occasion. More than anything he grabs big moments in series," English skipper said. 

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