Stuart Broad receives guard of honour from Aussies after announcing retirement | WATCH

Stuart Broad stunned the cricket fraternity as he announced that this fifth and final Ashes Test at the Oval would be his last in the England shirt. The 37 year old has had a distinguished Three Lions career having amassed 602 wickets in his tally and he will end as the 5th highest wicket-taker in Test matches. His fellow England pacer James Anderson is only the other fast bowler to have grabbed a place in the top five.

3 things you need to know

• Stuart Broad is now England's second highest wicket taker in Test matches after James Anderson
• Broad last played in ODI matches in 2016
• Australia are leading the Ashes 2023 2-1

Stuart Broad to retire from all forms of cricket after Oval Test

Broad let his decision known after the stumps on the third day as the bowler aid this Test match will be his last game as an England player. “Tomorrow or Monday will be my last game of cricket.

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“It’s been a wonderful ride, a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and England badge as much as I have.

“I’m loving cricket as much as I have. It’s been a wonderful series to be part of and I’ve always wanted to finish at the top. This series just feels like it’s been one of the most enjoyable and entertaining that I’ve been part of," Broad said to Sky Sports.

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Stuart Broad was given a 'Guard of Honour' by the Australian side

As the 5th day of play unfolded, the Australian team showed great amount of respect as they gave him a guard of honour. However, England's innings were quickly wrapped up as the visitors have been given a huge target of 384 runs.

Broad has picked up 20 wickets in this Ashes series so far, including two vital scalps in this Test and he is likely to finish his career on a high note.