Trent Bridge's Pavilion End renamed to honour Stuart Broad

Just two months after retiring from all formats of the game, Stuart Broad has his own bowling end in Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Notably, after the recently concluded Ashes 2023, the English pacer called his time after representing the national team in 167 Test matches and picking up 604 wickets in the process. He has been a workforce for England cricket for more than a decade and hence, Nottinghamshire decided to honour the cricketer in one of the grandest ways possible. 

Broad represented the national team in 167 Tests and picked 604 wickets at an average of 27.68. When it comes to white-ball cricket, the 37-year-old played 177 matches and took 243 wickets at 30.13. He was a workforce for the Three Lions for over a decade and played an incredible role to strengthen England’s pace bowling alongside James Anderson. 

Speaking about the honour, Broad expressed that he never imagined having his own bowling end when he first visited Trent Bridge as a kid. He called it to be surreal feeling and stated that it’s a very proud moment for him and his family.

“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. It's a bit surreal to think that part of the ground where I fell in love with cricket will now bear my name," Broad was quoted as saying by trentbridge.co.uk.

“Playing for Notts has meant so much to me, and I've been so grateful that, wherever my career has taken me, I've always been able to come home to Trent Bridge. As someone who is Nottingham born and bred, this is an incredibly proud moment for myself and my family,” he added.

Nottinghamshire Chairman Andy Hunt was delighted to present Braod with the honour and mentioned he has been a perfect ambassador for the county club. He also lauded the 37-year-old for his incredible commitment throughout the course of his career.

"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," Hunt said.

"Throughout that time, Stuart has been the perfect ambassador for Nottinghamshire – not just through his deeds with the ball, but also through his unstinting commitment to the cause for his county and his continued championing of Trent Bridge on the world stage.

"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."