Stuart Broad Looking To Seek Inspiration From James Anderson's Longevity

Stuart Broad, England’s second-highest wicket-taker, believes he can take inspiration from his fellow paceman James Anderson and extend his career into the late 30s.

Broad, who was dropped from the 1st Test in Southampton, made a brilliant comeback in the ongoing Test where he claimed three wickets for one run in 14 balls to help England dismiss West Indies for 287.

“I think sometimes I get put in an older category than I am. Jimmy has taken around 130 Test wickets since he was my age, why can’t I do the same? Stuart Broad told the reporters after the 4th day.

“I’m hungry, my fitness levels are good. Why not try and emulate what Jimmy has done and play to his age? I feel I can. Today proved that again. When I set goals it makes me hungry to achieve them.” he said.

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“I want to play with Jimmy again”- Stuart Broad

England captain Joe Root had indicated prior to the Test match that the days of the team featuring both James Anderson and Stuart Broad in the same playing XI might well be over as they look to rebuild the side for the future.

Broad said that he will be surprised if England does go down that route, adding that he wants to play with Jimmy again.

“I’d be surprised if that was the route decided. We’ve been very successful. It’s such a unique summer with six Tests over six weeks that rotation will be necessary. We get put in a category together but we both perform well without each other and with each other,” Broad said.

“I want to play with Jimmy again and hope he feels the same. We complement each other and create a lot of pressure together. When our paths cross again might depend on workloads but I hope we play together this summer and would be surprised if we don’t.” he added.

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