"Huge Hole Will Be Left": Stuart Broad On England Pacer James Anderson's Retirement

Former pacer Stuart Broad said England's inexperienced bowling attack may have challenges after star fast bowler James Anderson's retirement. England veteran pacer Anderson announced his decision to retire from Tests after the first match against West Indies at Lord's in July. Anderson, the highest wicket-taker among pace bowlers in Test cricket, will play his final red-ball game for England in July. Anderson has stated that the series opener against the West Indies at Lord's on July 10-14 will be his 188th and last Test match for England after a career spanning over two decades.

Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, and Gus Atkinson are all potential alternatives, but Broad is concerned about Ben Stokes' bowling options moving ahead.

While Broad believes the future may be a baptism of fire for England bowlers, he does acknowledge that talent is present and waiting for opportunities.

"I think exposure for some bowlers now is really important, because there's talent out there. You've got the likes of Matthew Potts who has done well in Test cricket and on a Lions tour, Gus Atkinson has loads of great attributes, Josh Tongue who struggled a bit with injuries over the winter but bowled great against Ireland and Australia," Broad said as quoted by Sky Sports.

"Brydon Carse up at Durham has shown some good potential and has attributes to play Test match cricket - quick, tall and can certainly bat as well. Jamie Overton has struggled with injuries but shown promise as well," he added.

"England could easily go into a Test match this summer with a very, very inexperienced bowling group. If you don't play a (Chris) Woakes, Mark Wood has a rest and there's no Jimmy Anderson, you could have three seamers and a spinner out there