"One Of My Favorite Bowlers": Stuart Broad's Ultimate Praise For Pakistan Pacer

05.08.2023 - 10:15 sports.ndtv.com

England star pacer Stuart Broad recently hung his boots from all forms of international cricket. The fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia last week was his last appearance in a international match.

In 167 Test matches, Broad has taken a whopping total of 604 wickets, becoming the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Tests and second for his side.

Recently, the 37-year-old cricketer lavished praise on Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi and called him one of his "favourite" bowlers in the world.

Broad stated that he really admires Shaheen and also hailed his natural ability to swing the ball. "Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of my favorite bowlers to watch in the world.

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England pacer Stuart Broad shocked the cricketing world after he announced his retirement from professional cricket following the conclusion of the 2023 Ashes. Broad, who finished his Test career with 604 wickets from 167 matches at an average of 27.68, opened up on his decision to retire during a recent interaction with former South Africa AB de Villiers on the latter's YouTube channel. Broad shed light on one of his "biggest fears", which played a part in his decision to call it a day.

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