Cricketing fraternity lauds Stuart Broad as he joins the 500-wicket club
England pacer Stuart Broad on Tuesday (July 28) became the seventh bowler in Test cricket’s history to take 500 wickets. Broad achieved this feat by dismissing West Indies batsman Kraigg Brathwaite in the 3rd Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.
Rain played spoilsport on Day 4, with no further play possible as stumps were called early. As a result, Broad continued to be stranded on 499 Test wickets since Day 3. He finally reached the much-awaited milestone an hour of play into Day 5. Incidentally, his teammate James Anderson claimed his 500th scalp by dismissing the same batsman.
Watch Broad’s 500th Test wicket!
A magic moment @StuartBroad8! ???
Scorecard/Videos: https://t.co/pvF724ZqtE#ENGvWI pic.twitter.com/pVLazQ57wf
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 28, 2020
Twitterati was quick to react to the Englishman’s epic achievement. Former teammates, cricket legends and fans poured in their congratulatory messages.
Paul Collingwood gets it right
Such a shame the ground can’t be full for @StuartBroad8 500th test wicket but we are all watching in admiration of such a huge achievement. Incredible ?? #ENGvWIN #cricket #500club
— Paul Collingwood (@Colly622) July 28, 2020
Ajit Agarkar in awe
Incredible achievement @StuartBroad8. Having form,fitness,skill and desire over such a long period of time is a very special effort. Congratulations #500club #ENGvsWI
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) July 28, 2020
Ricky Ponting gets cheeky
Congratulations @StuartBroad8 on 500 Test wickets. Always a tough competitor and a very skillful bowler especially in English conditions. #ENGvWI
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) July 28, 2020
Michael Vaughan walks down memory lane
