Ollie Robinson, England’s fast bowler, has shared his words on Stuart Broad’s Retirement. Robinson said, “Any problems that I have, I go straight to him and I go straight to Jimmy. They’re the two that I will always go back to cricket-related, something from my personal life, anything.”
After an exceptional performance in the recently concluded Ashes 2023 series, the seasoned fast bowler, Stuart Broad, has made the tough decision to retire from professional cricket. Throughout his illustrious career, he represented England in an impressive 167 Test matches and achieved a remarkable feat of 604 wickets, solidifying his position as one of the greatest the sport has ever seen. His announcement of retirement took many of his teammates by surprise, including Ollie Robinson, who expressed his feelings about the veteran cricketer’s departure from the team.
Ollie Robinson, a 29-year-old cricketer, opened up about the special bond he shares with Stuart Broad. He revealed that whenever he found himself in any kind of difficulty, whether it be related to his professional or personal life, he would seek guidance from both Broad and James Anderson. Ollie admired Broad’s positive energy and genuine concern for things, making him approachable and reliable as a teammate. The young cricketer also mentioned that he would particularly miss Broad’s dry and witty sense of humor, which brought a light-hearted and enjoyable atmosphere to the England camp.
“I’m very close to him (Stuart Broad). Any problems that I have, I go straight to him and I go straight to Jimmy. They’re the two that I will always go back to – cricket-related, something from my personal life, anything. And they’re very good at dealing with it. Broady is someone that you might not see as the most emotional character, but you know that he cares about you because of the effort he puts in.”
“He has an amazing positive energy. The thing that I love most about him is his dry, witty humour. He’s very quick. Anytime a batter comes in from being sledged or anything like that, he is very quick to jump on the wit. He’s just so funny to be around,” Robinson wrote in his column in Wisden.
In the meantime, it has come to light that Stuart Broad had considered retiring last summer already, but his decision was swayed by the persuasive words of captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. However, despite contemplating retirement, Broad’s performance on the field has been nothing short of sensational in the past year.
In a recent remarkable display of his abilities, Broad achieved a rare feat. On his final delivery as a batter, he struck a six, showcasing his prowess with the bat. Similarly, on his last ball as a bowler, he managed to take a wicket, further cementing his status as a skilled and impactful player.
