'They are two of England's greatest of all time': Andrew Strauss on Broad, Anderson
Cricket | July 28, 2020 14:36 ISTThe duo have put England in driving seat in the ongoing third and final match against West Indies in Manchester.
The duo have put England in driving seat in the ongoing third and final match against West Indies in Manchester.
The day was a washout, leaving the fate of the three-test series to the last day, weather permitting again.
After being ignored for the series opener against the West Indies in Southampton, the 34-year-old pacer silenced his critics by putting up scintillating performances in the remaining two Tests.
On Day 3 of the deciding Test, Broad picked up six wickets in seven overs - which also included the much-questioned five-wicket haul - across two innings to not just single-handedly leave West Indies on the ropes, but also take his career tally to 499 wickets.
The Windies closed day three on 10-2 — and still 389 runs from its unlikely victory target — after wickets in successive overs by a rampant Broad in the final half hour at Old Trafford.
Broad was left out for England's first of the three Tests against the West Indies and the hosts lost the five-day encounter.
Stuart Broad said he adopted Warne's stance after a suggestion from former England head coach Peter Moores, who is now associated with his county side, Nottinghamshire.
Broad struck nine boundaries and a six to frustrate the Windies attack with his 45-ball 62 that comfortably guided England past the 350-run mark
Stuart Broad and James Anderson, both are taking part in the third and final Test against West Indies in Manchester.
With the decider and three more Tests, against the Pakistan team, left to go, England will be looking to rotate their pacers properly in a bid to avoid workload.
Broad picked up three wickets in each innings and played a starring role, along with all-rounder Ben Stokes, to help the hosts record a 113-run win and level the three-match series 1-1 on Monday.
After being ignored for the first Test in Southampton, the 34-year-old pacer returned to the side for the ongoing second game against the West Indies
The second Test match between England and West Indies is poised for an exciting finish on the final day and Stuart Broad believes the hosts have a great chance to draw level in the series.
Broad was surprisingly dropped in England's first Test against West Indies, which they eventually lost.
While James Anderson played the first Test against West Indies, he was left out of the ongoing second match to make way for Stuart Broad.
England captain Joe Root has said that it is important to "maximise" the playing careers of pacers James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann has said that England made a mistake in not picking Stuart Broad in the first Test against West Indies.
Senior England fast bowler Stuart Broad was left out of the first Test against West Indies and let his feelings known on national TV.
West Indies captain Jason Holder expressed his surprise at Stuart Broad not being picked for the opening Test of the series.
Former England pacer Darren Gough has said that Stuart Broad should come back for the second Test against West Indies.
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