Stuart Broad 'frustrated and gutted' for inexplicable omission from England side: Watch

International cricket resumed with England vs West Indies series from Wednesday. However, playing XI for first Test match of England vs West Indies surprised many as England pacer Stuart Broad was left out of side. exclusion of Stuart Broad was first time fast bowler has been left out of a home Test match in eight years. With Stuart Broad dropped, England went ahead with fast bowling trio of Jofra Archer, James Anderson and Mark Wood in first test of England vs West Indies series.

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Stuart Broad speaks out on exclusion from 1st match of England vs West Indies series

After exclusion of Stuart Broad raised eyebrows, 34-year-old has broken his silence on issue. Speaking to Sky Sports, Stuart Broad revealed how he felt after being dropped from team. pacer revealed that he found out about news of his exclusion at 6 pm night of game.

pacer revealed that England captain Ben Stokes revealed that y’ll be going for extra pace for first match of England vs West Indies series. Stuart Broad n revealed after hearing news, he sought clarification regarding his future and that he was given pretty positive feedback on same by chief selector Ed Smith.

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England fast bowler also went on to reveal that he talked to Ed Smith as well, who’s national selector. Broad revealed that trio of Jofra Archer, James Anderson and Mark Wood was picked particularly for this pitch. bowler also shared how he felt about exclusion. Stuart Broad said that while he’s t an emotional person, he has found last couple of days to be quite tough. He said that it would be an understatement to say that he’s disappointed.

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“I’ve been frustrated, angry and gutted”: Broad after being dropped from first match of England vs West Indies series

England’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test match cricket revealed that decision was quite hard for him to understand. He went on to say that he believed that he has been in his best form over last couple of years. Having starred against South Africa and in Ashes, pacer said that he felt he should have kept his place in side. 

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Although Broad ackwledged that team finds itself in a unique position in England vs West Indies series owing to quality of bowlers in squad, player said that just like ors, he also believed that he deserved to be part of playing XI. While concluding, Stuart Broad said that he doesn’t have anything to prove to anyone. He said team kws what he has to offer and promised to make most of opportunity whenever he’s given a chance.

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