The Pavilion End at Trent Bridge is to be renamed the Stuart Broad End in honour of the Nottinghamshire and England bowler.
The 37-year-old introduced his retirement on the finish of this summer season’s Ashes sequence after a profession that made him Nottinghamshire’s most profitable bowler on the worldwide stage.
Broad took 604 Test wickets, together with the one hat-trick within the format taken at Trent Bridge, in opposition to India in 2011, whereas his 8-15 in opposition to Australia in 2015 is the most effective bowling efficiency within the venue’s historical past.
“When I first visited Trent Bridge as a kid with dreams of pulling on the Nottinghamshire and England jerseys I could never have imagined I’d be fortunate enough to enjoy so many memorable moments in the game,” mentioned Broad.
“It’s a bit surreal to think that part of the ground where I fell in love with cricket will now bear my name.
“Playing for Notts has meant a lot to me, and I’ve been so grateful that, wherever my profession has taken me, I’ve all the time been capable of come residence to Trent Bridge.
“As someone who is Nottingham born and bred, this is an incredibly proud moment for myself and my family.”
Nottinghamshire chairman Andy Hunt added: “Stuart’s achievements at the highest level are quite remarkable – it’s highly unlikely we’ll ever see another English bowler match his record over the past 15 years, let alone one from within our county’s borders.
“Throughout that point, Stuart has been the right ambassador for Nottinghamshire.
“It feels only fitting that the end of his home ground where he recorded some of his greatest achievements will now serve as a permanent honour to his cricketing career.”
Broad follows his long-time bowling associate James Anderson in being honoured like this. In 2020, Old Trafford renamed its Pavilion End the ‘James Anderson End’.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
