Published 20:33 IST, July 30th 2023
'Take a bow': Yuvraj Singh shares classy post for Stuart Broad after he calls it a career
Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter to congratulate Stuart Broad on completing a fabulous career. Singh shared an endearing message for Broad.
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Stuart Broad's sudden announcement to call it a career in the middle of the 5th Ashes 2023 Test has taken the cricket world by surprise. A slew of opinions are forming on the big decision of Broad, but along comes wishes and greetings for a stellar career. On Day four, Broad received a rousing ovation from The Oval crowd and also received a guard of honour from the Australian side. When it comes to tributes, former India batter Yuvraj Singh has also sent out a heartfelt post for Stuart Broad.
3 things you need to know
- Stuart Broad conveys he will bid adiu to cricket after the completion of Ashes 2023
- Broad has taken more than 600 wickets for England in Tests
- Yuvraj Singh congratulates Stuart Broad on his successful journey
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Yuvraj Singh leaves endearing post for Stuart Broad
In the world of sports, there are cases when a player is not known for his performance on the international stage but rather because of an instance that occurred and was big enough to tame the career. But Stuart Broad is not on the list of unfortunates. He was hit for six sixes in the initial phase of his career, but he did not let a horrible chapter ruin his career. 600 Test wickets later, he is now a legend in the sport and upon announcing his decision to retire, even, Yuvraj Singh, who once took him to the cleaners, has congratulated Broad on a fantastic career.
The frormer Indian cricketer took to Twitter to wish his opponent on completing a successful career. Yuvraj Singh states Broad's journey has been inspiring. Here's what he posted:
Take a bow @StuartBroad8 🙇🏻♂️
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 30, 2023
Congratulations on an incredible Test career 🏏👏 one of the finest and most feared red ball bowlers, and a real legend!
Your journey and determination have been super inspiring. Good luck for the next leg Broady! 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/d5GRlAVFa3
Most wickets for England in Ashes
Stuart Broad made the decision to bid adieu to the game while being a part of the Ashes. It must be noted that Broad is England's highest wicket-taker in the Ashes. He has played a total of 40 Tests in the eminent series and till now has snared 151 scalps. He is only behind Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in the overall list. Moreover, he is just one step below his English partner James Anderson, who is England's leading wicket-taker.
20:33 IST, July 30th 2023