Published 10:59 IST, July 20th 2020
Stuart Broad's 3-wicket spell in 14 balls on his comeback that rattled WI; watch video
Having returned to the team for the 2nd test of the England vs West Indies series, Stuart Broad proved his inclusion in the team with a 14-ball, 3 wkts spell.
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exclusion of Stuart Broad during first Test of England vs West Indies series raised quite a few eyebrows. It was first time in 8 years that Stuart Broad had t been picked for a home Test match. player himself was miffed at his exclusion, with Stuart Broad later revealing that his exclusion from first Test match of England vs West Indies series was tough to swallow. However, player made a great comeback after being picked for second Test match, showing that he is still capable of leading bowling attack in absence of James Anderson.
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Stuart Broad picks 3 wickets in 14 balls in England vs West Indies match
Bowling on Day 4 of 2nd test of England vs West Indies series, Stuart Broad didn’t take long to show what he brings to table. In a terrific spell of fast bowling, Stuart Broad picked up 3 wickets in a span of 14 balls. first of Broad wickets was of Sharmarh Brooks, who was dismissed LBW from an in-swinging Stuart Broad delivery. next batsman to perish off Stuart Broad was wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich. wicketkeeper-batsman got out in a similar way to Brooks, failing to get his bat on an inswinger, with West Indian being caught LBW.
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final of Broad wickets in that spell was of Jermaine Blackwood. Stuart Broad dismissed batsman by getting him out bowled for a duck. 14 ball-3 wicket Broad wickets spell came after 34-year-old was handed second new ball in England vs West Indies match. trio of Broad wickets came at a crucial time for England, helping team bowl out West Indies. With his bowling, Stuart Broad showed what he brings to team, leading line admirably in absence of pacers like Jofra Archer and James Anderson. Stuart Broad ultimately finished 1st innings of England vs West Indies match with figures of 23-7-66-3.
In past as well, Broad has shown a knack of going on a roll with a succession of wickets if he gets one batsman out early in his spell, especially in English conditions. Many cricket admirers remember Broad's 8-15 against Australia against Trent Bridge in 2015 Ashes as an example, which saw visitors bowled out for a paltry 60, that led England's charge to regain 'biggest albeit smallest prize in cricket'.
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Stuart Broad had earlier expressed his disappointment at being dropped from England vs West Indies 1st test
Speaking to Sky Sports after being dropped from first match of England vs West Indies series, Stuart Broad didn’t mince his words while talking about his exclusion. England pacer had said that he was frustrated and angry, having his shirt taken away from him. He also revealed that he was gutted at decision because it was difficult to understand his exclusion from first match of England vs West Indies series. player had later vowed to give his 100% whenever he’s picked, and 14 ball-3 Broad wickets spell has certainly reminded everyone of what Stuart Broad brings to this England side.
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10:59 IST, July 20th 2020