Sachin Wishes Stuart Broad on his farewell
After Stuart Broad said goodbye to Test cricket in the high-profile Ashes series finale on Monday, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar raised his hat in appreciation. Ben Stokes and company won the fifth Test of the bilateral series at The Oval thanks to the efforts of Broad, who wrote his own perfect conclusion in his final international match for the Three Lions by taking the final two Australian wickets.
Sachin Wishes Stuart Broad on his farewell
After Stuart engineered England’s stunning victory in his last match, great batsman Tendulkar posted a special tribute for the retiring fast bowler on Twitter. “A fantastic career comes to an end. @StuartBroad8, the records of cricket will always remember your tireless bowling and unrelenting dedication. a suitable way to end your career. Enjoy the following innings,” Tendulkar tweeted. After England rallied from a deficit to tie the Ashes series at 2-2 at The Oval, The Master Blaster also left a remarkable message for Stokes’ team on his website.
A phenomenal career draws to a close.@StuartBroad8, your relentless spells and unwavering dedication will forever be etched in cricket's annals. A fitting end to your career. Enjoy the next innings! pic.twitter.com/CqYcjUIaOb
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 31, 2023
England vs Australia: The Ashes series
“England’s persistence in this Ashes series is a monument to the beauty of Test cricket. From being 2-0 down to drawing level The capacity to bounce back reveals the strength of character and mental toughness this style requires. Mother Nature may have prevented us from seeing a series outcome, but that didn’t make this outstanding game any less exciting. Tendulkar, who has played in the most matches and scored the most runs in Test cricket history, called the series “a series to remember for a long, long time.”
From being 2-0 down to drawing level, England's tenacity in this #Ashes series is a tribute to the beauty of Test cricket. The ability to rebound demonstrates the depth of character and the mental fortitude this format demands. Mother Nature might have denied us a series result,… pic.twitter.com/oOn9XgV6BC
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 31, 2023
Player of the match Chris Woakes
For his outstanding bowling, pacer Chris Woakes, who claimed four wickets in the second innings, was named Player of the Match. In the recently finished Ashes, England’s Woakes and seasoned bowler Mitchell Starc was awarded Player of the Series. Broad finished the fifth Test, his final match in international cricket, with a score of 2–62.
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“It was fantastic in every way. I think Chris Woakes and Moeen Ali absolutely set the tone. When we finally had a couple, we really began to believe. The crowd was astounding. We simply hopped on the back of that because it was so loud, Broad told Sky Sports. “It is incredibly special to be able to help the team by taking two wickets. The England pacer continued, “When you decide to retire, you wonder what your last ball will be, so to take a wicket and win an Ashes test match is quite nice.
