England cricketer Stuart Broad has announced he will retire following the conclusion of the Ashes series.
The 37-year-old confirmed his decision following the end of day three of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
Broad has been a hugely influential member of the England Test side since making his debut in December 2007 against Sri Lanka.
He will leave the sport having won 167 caps, taking 602 wickets to make him the second most successful paceman in Test history behind England teammate James Anderson.
England reached 389-9 at the end of play, leading by 377.
‘Tomorrow or Monday will be my last game of cricket,’ Broad told Sky Sports Cricket.
‘It’s been a wonderful ride, a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and England badge as much as I have.
‘I’m loving cricket as much as I ever have, it’s been a wonderful series to be a part of and I’ve always wanted to finish at the top.
‘This series feels like it has been the most wonderful and entertaining to be a part of.’
Broad informed England captain Ben Stokes of his decision on Friday night at the team hotel with the rest of the team learning of the news on Saturday morning.
‘I thought a lot about it and even up to last night I wasn’t sure, but once I went to Stokesy’s room and told him, I felt really happy and content with everything I’ve achieved in the game,’” Broad’ he said.
‘Ultimately, the decision came down to… I know I wanted to leave the game loving cricket and my lasting memory being of a really enjoyable changing room.
‘It feels like my changing room and I wanted to walk away playing with a group of players I love to bits.’
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