STUART BROAD has announced he is retiring from Cricket.

The England Ashes hero will call time on his glittering 17-year career once the fifth test of the series concludes.

The 37-year-old shocked viewers by announcing the move on Sky Sports at the end of the third day of the Oval Test.

Broad revealed he only made the call on Friday evening before informing Ben Stokes and Jimmy Anderson of his decision.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Broad said: “Yeah, tomorrow or Monday will be my last game of Cricket.

“It’s been a wonderful ride and a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and England badge as much as I have.

“I’m loving Cricket as much as I ever have, it’s been such a wonderful series to be a part of and I’ve always wanted to finish at the top.”

Broad added that he had been thinking about the decision for a couple of weeks, but admitted he wanted his last bat and bowl to be in the Ashes.

Fans were left gutted by the call, with some calling on him to be knighted.

Taking to Twitter one fan wrote: “Awful news, he should be knighted.”

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A second typed: “End of an era that Broad and Anderson will likely never play for England again. One of the best fast bowling duos ever.”

“Will go down as one of England’s greats


,” declared a third.

A fourth said: “What a servant of English cricket. An all-time great, take a bow Broady





.”

Another added: “What a guy. Well played, Broady thanks for the ride.”

Broad also admitted to being emotional before the call, saying: “I was a little bit [emotional].

“I’ve thought a lot about it and even up until 8 o’clock last night, I was a bit unsure but once went to Stokesy’s room and told him I felt really happy and content with everything.

“I knew I wanted to leave the game loving cricket and my lasting memories being of a really enjoyable changing room.

“I look around that changing room and I’ve played so much cricket with all of them. It feels like my changing room and I wanted to walk away playing with a group of players that I love to bits.”

Broad will retire having taken over 600 wickets in his Test Cricket career, marking him out as England’s No.1 wicket-taker in Ashes series.

However, his time in this test is still far from over. He is not out overnight heading into day four as the Three Lions bid to draw the series.

And once his spell with the bat is over tomorrow he will be hoping to add to his tally of 602 Test wickets.

Broad is expected to join the commentary team at Sky Sports after hanging up his boots.

More to follow.

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