Michael Vaughan hails Stuart Broad as ‘ultimate Ashes warrior’

Stuart Broad waves to The Oval crowd yesterday. Pic/AP; PTI

Former England captain Michael Vaughan, who was leading the national side when Stuart Broad began his Test cricket journey in 2007, showered praise on the veteran pacer after his decision to retire following the Ashes series, saying "all young players aspire to achieve what he has accomplished for the national side."

The experienced pacer will retire as England's most prolific Ashes bowler of all-time with 151 wickets to date, trailing only Australian titans Shane Warne (195) and Glenn McGrath (157) on the all-time Ashes wickets list. Taking to social media, Vaughan paid a heartwarming tribute to the veteran seamer on his incredible career and hailed him as the "ultimate Ashes warrior".

Michael Vaughan

"It's been a pleasure to play and watch you over the last 16 yrs @stuartbroad .. What you have given to the England shirt is everything all young players have to try and achieve... Dedication, Spirit, Fun, longevity and that ultimate Ashes warrior... Well done on an incredible career," Vaughan wrote on Instagram while sharing a throwback picture from Broad's debut.

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Speaking to BBC, Vaughan reflected on Broad's early days and highlighted his unwavering determination and distinctive approach to the game. "I have nothing, but a huge amount of respect. I remember when he first came into the England side, he was just different. He wanted to captain himself, thinking about the game all of the time. If there has been a bit of niggle or a hot moment in the game, it has always been when Stuart has been around. He has been fantastic for the England side," he said.

Tributes started flowing in for Stuart after England star's shock retirement call as former Australia fast bowler, Glenn McGrath hailed the English veteran "true champion" of the game. "He loves the big moments, he loves the pressure and that is the sign of a true champion. He has been incredible for England for a long, long time," McGrath told BBC. Former England captain Nasser Hussain also lauded Broad saying that the iconic pacer "deserves to go on top."

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