Michael Vaughan’s, a former captain of England, praised Stuart Broad for being just the sixth bowler to record 600 wickets in Test cricket. On the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester. The 37-year-old accomplished the incredible feat by taking the wicket of Travis Head.
Through the 2023 Ashes series. Broad has been in outstanding form, taking a series-high 18 wickets at an average of 25.94. Along among the three illustrious spinners Muthiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, and Anil Kumble. The champion bowler joined colleague James Anderson in the 600-wicket club.
Vaughan, who was Broad’s first captain and gave him his Test cap back in 2007. Believed the bowler may surpass Anderson in the overall number of Test wickets while speaking to Cricbuzz after the conclusion of play on Day 1 of the match.
“Broad can, but it all depends on how much time he wants to spend playing. Jimmy Anderson won’t likely continue to play for very long. I have no idea what Stuart Broad is thinking, but I do know that when the Ashes are on, He’s on, Vaughan added.”
Vaughan feels that Broad should continue to play, particularly with the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes combination. Even if he does not see broad participating in the 2025–26 Ashes series.
Broad won’t be present in Australia in 2025 or 2026, in my opinion. He is able to continue playing and analysing games of the Hundred and other white ball games. The past 14 months, according to him, have reminded him of his childhood. In Test match cricket and international sport, the Baz-Ben duo has effectively removed all the bullshit, according to Vaughan.
Nearly a fifth of the 37-year-old’s wickets (149) came against Australia during the Ashes. Demonstrating how frequently he was at his best throughout the series. Eight of his 20 five-wicket hauls came against Ashes opponents, who he also has a great average of 28.67 against.
Genuinely believe he has thoroughly enjoyed playing over the past 14 months – Michael Vaughan’s
Ben Stokes and Brendan McCullum’s partnership was also hailed by Michael Vaughan as enabling players to have pleasure in their game. The former England captain believes Stuart Broad’s Test career might be extended by the mindset and climate under the present system.
Stokes and McCullum have adopted a bold and aggressive playing style since taking over as captain and coach in the middle of last year. The strategy has paid off handsomely, as seen by England’s success in the red-ball format. Where they won 11 of their last 13 Test matches prior to the current Ashes series.
They advised the athletes to enjoy themselves because this is the finest moment of your life. Take on the opposition, enjoy yourself, and play bravely. I genuinely believe he has thoroughly enjoyed playing over the past 14 months, and I would advise him to continue playing for another year without suffering any negative effects, added Vaughan.
Following a slump in 2021, Broad has seen his bowling rekindle and develop since last year. In seven Test matches in 2021, the pacer’s terrible 39.50 average was high but, during the last 18 months, things have improved.
Play for another two years, if you can, because if you stay in this atmosphere, it won’t change. When it was serious and they weren’t playing the expansive game they are today, England won’t suddenly go back two or three years, said Vaughan.
Since 2022: The seasoned seamer has taken 74 wickets in 16 games for an astounding average of 25, including two five-wicket hauls. As they attempt to become the first English team to come back and win a series after falling behind 0-2 they will be counting on Broad to keep up his remarkable run of play.
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