BROAD SAYS IT WILL BE 'COOL' TO PULL ON NEW England shirt

Published date12 April 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Broad bowed out last summer in memorable fashion, clinching a Test victory over Ashes rivals Australia with his final delivery before retirement

Now, after throwing himself into a life of fatherhood and television punditry, he is ready to rewind the clock for one night only, donning Three Lions once more after signing up as part of Harry Redknapp's England XI at UNICEF's annual charity football match.

Despite exiting elite sport on the crest of a wave, a feat all too few achieve, this ardent Nottingham Forest fan cannot hide his enthusiasm to head back into battle for his country at Stamford Bridge on June 9.

"To put on an England shirt again, even if it's not a cricket one, will feel pretty cool," he said.

"I've no doubt I'll have that competitive spirit back. I don't think it ever leaves you. I'm at peace with the way I finished at The Oval, if I tried to play another 100 games I'd never get that high again, and I achieved my goal of finishing on my own terms rather than being told by a coach or selector that time was up.

"I didn't leave with any bitterness, just brilliant memories. But one of the things...

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