Ashes: Stuart Broad’s bittersweet farewell leaves England searching for one final ‘fairytale’
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashes: Stuart Broad’s bittersweet farewell leaves England searching for one final ‘fairytale’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sunday at the Oval was supposed to be Stuart Broad’s final heroic farewell, but the day ended on a bittersweet note, with his old rival David Warner standing firm, before the rain fell in the afternoon. Him and Jimmy walking out together, I know Jimmy was hanging back a little bit, but for Stuart to get a just reward really for the hard work and dedication he’s put in for such a long time was really nice to see.” Where there has been Broad, there has also been Anderson, who was sung happy birthday by the fans, before pulling out a trademark reverse sweep. open image in gallery Broad will play his final day of Test cricket on Monday at the Oval Unfortunately for England, Anderson being given out lbw was the last wicket of the day, and to the displeasure of England fans, it could be a fond farewell for Warner, rather than the bowler who has claimed his wicket 17 times in the format. “We don’t quite see the fairytales that we want to see at times but it would be lovely to dream of it.” open image in gallery Broad walked out to bat for the last time in Test cricket before day four ended early due to rain Warner has never scored a century in England, but when the rain fell, he was on 58, and Usman Khawaja 69 in a partnership that has put a small amount of hope and belief into the hearts of Australians.

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