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Former England bowler Stuart Broad, widely regarded as one of the greatest Test bowlers for England, will receive a significant honor at Trent Bridge following his retirement from international cricket last year. Stuart’s illustrious career includes 167 Test matches and contributions in other formats, making him one of Nottingham’s most celebrated cricketers to represent the nation.
Stuart Broad to be honoured at Trent Bridge
In recognition of his remarkable career, the Pavilion End at Trent Bridge will be renamed in Stuart’s honor. The official renaming will take place through a plaque unveiling ceremony before the first day’s play of the second Test between England and West Indies. According to Trent Bridge’s official website, Stuart will be in attendance for the ceremony along with his father, former England cricketer Chris Broad.
“Ticket-holders for day one of the Trent Bridge Test are advised to take their seats by 10.40am as we officially rename the Pavilion End of our venue in honour of Stuart Broad,” a statement from Trent Bridge read.
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Chris Broad’s pride in Stuart’s recognition
Chris expressed his immense pride and delight at the Nottinghamshire Committee’s decision to name an end at Trent Bridge after his son, Stuart. He recounted the surreal experience of hearing the announcement of a bowler bowling from the ‘Stuart Broad End’ during his first visit to the ground that year. He also shared that he took a picture of the scoreboard and sent it to Stuart, who felt emotional seeing his name up there. Chris felt proud and privileged to see his son receive such a significant honor.
“I’m delighted that the Nottinghamshire Committee decided that Stuart should be remembered in this way. To have an end named after him is a complete delight. It was quite surreal, the first time I visited Trent Bridge this year, to hear the announcement that the bowler was bowling from the Stuart Broad End,” Chris said in a statement.
“I took a picture of the scoreboard and sent it to Stuart, and he was a little bit emotional seeing his name up there. I’m so proud and privileged to see him being given that honour,” he added.
