Steve Smith displays respect towards Stuart Broad after pacer announces retirement | WATCH

English cricket team pacer, who is the second-highest wicket-taker in Tests for England, announced his retirement from international cricket in an interview, post Day 3 of the fifth Ashes 2023 Test. His sudden announcement shocked the fans, as the right-handed pacer still had a lot of cricket left in him.

3 things you need to know 

• Australia need 384 runs to win the fifth ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 Test
• England were bundled for a score of 395 runs in their second innings of the fifth ENG vs AUS Test
• Australia lead the five-match series by 2-1

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Steve Smith gives tribute to Stuart Broad ahead of Day 4 of the 5th Test 

Australian cricket team batter Steve Smith, who is one of the prime batsmen of his team, gave tribute to English pacer Stuart Broad after the end of the third session on Day 3 of the fifth Test match. While walking out of the dressing room, Smith shook hands with Broad and appreciated him for his stellar international career. 

Stuart Broad's last words ahead of international retirement 

Stuart Broad announced his decision to retire, saying that the fifth Ashes 2023 Test will be the final match of his international career. Broad spoke about his decision during a post-match interaction with Sky Sports at the end of Day three of the fifth Test, Broad said:

It's been a wonderful ride, a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and the England badge as much as I have. And I'm loving cricket as much as I ever have. It's been such a wonderful series to be a part of, and I've always wanted to finish at the top. And this series just feels like it's been one of the most enjoyable and entertaining I've been a part of.

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Stuart Broad continues his magic in the Ashes 2023 series 

Apart from his Test retirement. Stuart Broad also continued his magic in the Ashes 2023 series. Broad is currently the second-highest wicket-taker in the series and his tally is expected to increase once England comes out to bowl in the second innings.