The best of ESPNcricinfo on Stuart Broad
The pick of our coverage of the England fast bowler over the years
01-Aug-2023
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As Stuart Broad calls time on his 17 years in international cricket, we look back at how we reported on the career of one of England's leading fast bowlers.
2008
Profile: Geek godEngland's 638th Test player knows he can swing the ball pretty fast and accurately. By Edward Craig
Interview: 'I'm 22 and I've played close to 40 ODIs for England and I'm gaining in experience'
England's promising new fast bowler is already a seasoned campaigner at 22. By Nagraj Gollapudi
England's promising new fast bowler is already a seasoned campaigner at 22. By Nagraj Gollapudi
2009
Match analysis: Broad reaches hero statusBroad's five wickets gave England a chance to regain the Ashes at The Oval. By Peter English
Interview: Face of a child, mind of McGrath
The kid who almost missed the boat has grown up fast, physically and mentally. By Daniel Brigham
The kid who almost missed the boat has grown up fast, physically and mentally. By Daniel Brigham
2012
Interview: 'I learned pretty quickly to mix it up'Ahead of Stuart Broad's 50th Test appearance, and 100th first-class game, he reflects on his career to date. By George Dobell
2013
Feature: The delights and frustrations of Stuart BroadHis ability should make him a national treasure but there is an element to Stuart Broad that gets fans gnashing their teeth. By Jarrod Kimber
2015
Match analysis: Broad produces his golden dayHaving played little brother to James Anderson for so long, Stuart Broad stepped up to replace England's attack leader with 8 for 15 at Trent Bridge. By George Dobell
ESPNcricinfo Awards 2015: Test bowling winner: Stuart Broad's remarkable, absurd day
Broad's 8 for 15 against Australia at Trent Bridge. By George Dobell
Broad's 8 for 15 against Australia at Trent Bridge. By George Dobell
Watch: Broad explains #Broadface
The fast bowler explains his shocked expression when Ben Stokes took an incredible catch off his bowling at Trent Bridge, and the memes that followed
The fast bowler explains his shocked expression when Ben Stokes took an incredible catch off his bowling at Trent Bridge, and the memes that followed
Profile: The English Aussie
Stuart Broad is one of England's finest. Yet he is baited abroad and only grudgingly admired back home. By Rob Smyth
Stuart Broad is one of England's finest. Yet he is baited abroad and only grudgingly admired back home. By Rob Smyth
2016
Interview: 'I'd rather be the guy you can turn to in a high-pressure scenario than a dead rubber'Stuart Broad looks back on a satisfying year in Test cricket, and especially the spells at Trent Bridge and Wanderers. By Andrew Miller
The joy of stupendous Stu
Andy Zaltzman looks at some of Broad's statistically provable destruction-bringing, series-turning credentials (and a few meltdowns)
Andy Zaltzman looks at some of Broad's statistically provable destruction-bringing, series-turning credentials (and a few meltdowns)
Hate to Love: A touch of Pakistani mayhem
Broad is easy to hate - until he conjures up one of his cathartic spells of fast bowling. By Ahmer Naqvi
Broad is easy to hate - until he conjures up one of his cathartic spells of fast bowling. By Ahmer Naqvi
ESPNcricinfo Awards 2016: Test bowling winner: Stuart Broad, serial destroyer
Broad's 6 for 17 against South Africa in Johannesburg. By Andrew Miller
Broad's 6 for 17 against South Africa in Johannesburg. By Andrew Miller
2017
Analysis: The voice from outside the bubbleMeet Steffan Jones, the coach who helped Broad recover his pace and movement. By George Dobell
Hate to Love: Schadenbroad
Broad's audacity was aggravating, but you had to admire it too, however grudgingly. By Brydon Coverdale
Broad's audacity was aggravating, but you had to admire it too, however grudgingly. By Brydon Coverdale
2018
Watch: Inside Stuart Broad's pubWhen he's not bowling fast, he's pulling pints at the Cat and the Wickets pub
2019
Stats feature: James Anderson and Stuart Broad: 1000 Test wickets between themA breakdown of the numbers as England's leading Test wicket-takers reach a combined four figures. By Alan Gardner
Watch: 'Yuvraj's six sixes made me the bowler I am'
Broad remembers that record-breaking over in Durban during the 2007 T20 World Cup
Broad remembers that record-breaking over in Durban during the 2007 T20 World Cup
2020
Watch: Anderson and Broad discuss retirementBroad explains why he won't continue to bowl for as long as Anderson has
Feature: Stuart Broad takes 500: England's spring-heeled superstar
On the day he took his 500th Test wicket, he evoked memories of the great Curtly Ambrose. By Andrew Miller
On the day he took his 500th Test wicket, he evoked memories of the great Curtly Ambrose. By Andrew Miller
Stuart Broad - topping the finest, triggering collapses, getting better with age
A look at the numbers of the fourth fastest bowler to 500 wickets. By Bharath Seervi and S Rajesh
A look at the numbers of the fourth fastest bowler to 500 wickets. By Bharath Seervi and S Rajesh
2021
Match analysis: Stuart Broad's subtleties prove the old dog isn't done with learningThree first-day wickets in Galle set agenda for England and scotch some preconceptions. By Andrew Miller
2022
Match analysis: Stuart Broad steals back the limelight, just when it seems he's being shunted out of itAgainst South Africa at Old Trafford the loss of the new ball was the catalyst for another key display by the veteran. By Vithushan Ehantharajah
2023
Watch: The many milestones of Stuart BroadHe is the fifth bowler to reach 600 Test wickets, and England's leading wicket-taker in the Ashes
Broad's magnificent seven
Looking back at some of Broad's most memorable spells in Test cricket
Looking back at some of Broad's most memorable spells in Test cricket