Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club declared that they will rename the Pavilion End at Trent Bridge after England’s legendary pacer Stuart Broad. Broad recently announced his retirement from international cricket this year after picking up 604 Test scalps which is the fifth most in the format's history. He is only standing behind Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, James Anderson, and Anil Kumble.
Broad also holds the feat of taking a Test hat-trick that transpired at the Trent Bridge, against India in 2011. His best bowling figures are 8/15 which came against Australia in 2015. Both milestones were achieved at what is to become The Stuart Broad End.
"When I first visited Trent Bridge, as a kid with dreams of pulling on the Nottinghamshire and England jerseys, I could never have imagined I'd be fortunate enough to enjoy so many memorable moments in the game," said Broad.
"It's a bit surreal to think that part of the ground where I fell in love with cricket will now bear my name," he stated.
"Playing for Notts has meant so much to me, and I've been so grateful that, wherever my career has taken me, I've always been able to come home to Trent Bridge," he added.
"As someone who is Nottingham born and bred, this is an incredibly proud moment for myself and my family”.
Broad claimed 190 wickets in 43 games for England and Nottinghamshire at his home ground. Across his career, he registered 1,268 senior scalps.
"Stuart's achievements at the highest level are quite remarkable – it's highly unlikely we'll ever see another English bowler match his record over the past 15 years, let alone one from within our county's borders," said Nottinghamshire Chairman Andy Hunt.
"Throughout that time, Stuart has been the perfect ambassador for Nottinghamshire – not just through his deeds with the ball, but also through his unstinting commitment to the cause for his county and his continued championing of Trent Bridge on the world stage," he added.