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Stuart Broad arrived at his final Test match at The Kia Oval in August 2023 already knowing it would be his last. England were playing Australia in the fifth Ashes Test and Broad — having recently taken his 600th Test wicket — wanted to go out on his own terms. He took wickets, hit a six off the last ball he faced, and walked off to a standing ovation from a packed Oval crowd. It was the perfect ending to a career that produced 604 Test wickets, multiple Ashes victories, and a transformation from a talented young seamer into one of England's greatest ever cricketers. Stuart Broad on his retirement day in August 2023 — behind the scenes after 167 Tests and 604 wickets. His farewell at The Oval was one of the most emotional in recent cricket history. Full NameStuart Christopher John Broad Date of BirthMarch 24, 1986 Place of BirthNottingham, England NationalityBritish ProfessionProfessional Cricketer (retired 2023), Television Pundit Test Career167 Tests, 604 wickets, 3,265 runs Net Worth~£20 Million (estimated, 2026) SpouseMollie King (married 2023) HonoursOBE (2020) Early Life and Background Stuart Broad was born on March 24, 1986, in Nottingham, into a family already steeped in cricket. His father, Chris Broad, played 25 Test matches for England as a top-order batsman during the 1980s and later became an ICC match referee — a career that took him around the cricket world and gave young Stuart early exposure to the game at the highest level. Growing up in Nottingham, Broad attended Oakham School in Rutland, a prestigious independent school with strong sporting traditions. He made his first-class debut for Leicestershire in 2005 at the age of 19 before moving to Nottinghamshire in 2008, where he spent the remainder of his county career. His combination of natural talent — a high action that generated bounce and swing — marked him as a future international cricketer from early in his professional life. International Career Stuart Broad made his England Test debut in 2007 against Sri Lanka. His early years were those of a promising but developing bowler — tall, quick, and capable of swing, but still building the experience and tactical intelligence that would define his later career. The breakthrough came at the 2009 Ashes, when England regained the urn against Australia and Broad played a significant role in the bowling attack that secured the victory. By the early 2010s, Broad and James Anderson had become the most feared new-ball partnership in world Test cricket. Anderson was the master craftsman of reverse swing; Broad was the aggressive strike bowler capable of producing devastating unplayable spells. Together they shared over 1,200 Test wickets — a partnership without parallel in the history of the game. Perhaps his finest individual performance came at Trent Bridge in July 2015 during the third Ashes Test. Bowling at Australia on the first morning, Broad produced one of the most sustained and devastating spells of fast bowling ever seen in Test cricket, taking 8 wickets for 15 runs. Australia were bowled out for 60 all out, having appeared to be progressing reasonably before Broad's onslaught. The 8/15 remains one of the most astonishing bowling performances in England's history and set England on course to reclaim the Ashes with three matches to spare. 604 Test wickets in 167 appearances — Stuart Broad became the second England cricketer after James Anderson to reach 600 Test wickets. His retirement in 2023 ended one of England cricket's greatest careers. Broad also played a central role in England's 2023 Ashes campaign, taking his 600th Test wicket during the series at Old Trafford. The moment — celebrated with characteristic passion by Broad and his teammates — marked a milestone reached by only one other England bowler in history. When he retired at the end of that series, his 604 wickets placed him second on England's all-time list behind Anderson's record total. Stuart Broad Net Worth and Income Sources Stuart Broad's estimated net worth of around £20 million in 2026 reflects a career at the very top of international cricket for 16 years, combined with significant endorsement income and a well-compensated post-retirement broadcasting role at the BBC. Income SourceEstimated AmountTypeNotes England Central Contract£500K-£700K/yearAnnual (personal)Top-tier England central contract in final years, including Test match fees and performance bonuses. County Cricket (Nottinghamshire)£80K-£150K/yearAnnual (personal)County contract across career, supplementary to international income. Sponsorships and Endorsements£200K-£400K/yearAnnual (personal)New Balance cricket kit deal and personal endorsements during peak career years. T20 League Appearances£100K-£300K/yearAnnual (personal)T20 league contracts in various seasons across career. BBC Television and Media£200K-£400K/yearAnnual (personal)BBC cricket commentary and punditry work since retirement in August 2023. Estimated Net Worth (2026)~£20 Million Net Worth Over Time Broad's financial growth tracked closely with England cricket's commercial expansion through the 2010s. When he broke into the Test team in 2007, central contracts were considerably less valuable than during his retirement in 2023. The expansion of T20 leagues globally added an additional revenue stream through the 2010s, while his status as one of England's biggest cricketing names attracted endorsement deals that supplemented his cricket income. The post-retirement BBC broadcasting role provides ongoing income well above the average former cricketer's earnings. Stuart Broad takes his 600th Test wicket during the 2023 Ashes at Old Trafford — a milestone reached by only two England bowlers in history, the other being his long-time new-ball partner James Anderson. Personal Life In 2023, Stuart Broad married Mollie King, a British pop star best known as a member of The Saturdays. The couple welcomed their daughter, Annabella Rose, in February 2023. The family are based in Nottinghamshire, where Broad maintains strong ties to his cricketing home county and his beloved Trent Bridge ground. Broad has been open in interviews about the mental challenges of transitioning out of professional sport and has embraced broadcasting with apparent enthusiasm since his retirement. His analytical intelligence and communication skills have made him a natural television presenter. Awards and Recognition Stuart Broad received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2020 New Year Honours in recognition of his services to cricket. He was also named multiple times as England Player of the Year during his career. At the time of his retirement in August 2023, his 604 wickets placed him second on England's all-time Test wicket-takers list, behind only James Anderson's record total, cementing his place among the greatest England cricketers of any era. Little-Known Facts About Stuart Broad Father and son internationals: Broad's father Chris Broad played 25 Tests for England and scored three centuries in the 1986-87 Ashes in Australia, making Stuart one of a very small number of England players who followed a parent into the Test team. The famous no-walk: Broad's decision not to walk after edging to slip in the 2013 Ashes — when the ball was clearly caught by Australia's wicketkeeper — became one of the most discussed episodes in recent Ashes history. He was not given out by the umpire (within the rules), but the incident sparked a major debate about the spirit of cricket. Last ball six: In what proved to be his final innings in Test cricket, Broad hit a six off the last ball he faced at The Kia Oval in 2023. It was a piece of sporting theatre that few could have scripted and that confirmed his status as cricket's great showman. 600 club: Reaching 600 Test wickets placed Broad in the most exclusive club in cricket — a milestone achieved by only a handful of bowlers in the history of the game, and the second England bowler ever to achieve it after James Anderson. Instant pundit: Within weeks of his retirement, Broad was behind the BBC microphone as a cricket analyst, demonstrating the analytical intelligence and communication skills that make elite former players valuable as broadcasters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p73hbAUIvyg The perfect farewell: Stuart Broad hits a six off the last ball he faced in Test cricket at The Kia Oval in 2023 — a moment that captured the showman side of one of England's greatest ever cricketers. Frequently Asked Questions What is Stuart Broad's net worth in 2026? Stuart Broad's net worth in 2026 is estimated at approximately £20 million. His wealth was built through his England central contract over 16 years of international cricket, sponsorship deals, T20 league earnings, and his ongoing post-retirement BBC broadcasting career, which provides significant annual income as one of cricket's most respected television analysts. How many Test wickets did Stuart Broad take? Stuart Broad took 604 Test wickets in 167 Test match appearances for England. He is the second-highest wicket-taker in England's Test cricket history, behind only James Anderson. He retired in August 2023 following the fifth Ashes Test at The Kia Oval. Is Stuart Broad married? Yes, Stuart Broad married pop star Mollie King in 2023. Mollie King is a member of the British girl group The Saturdays. The couple welcomed their daughter Annabella Rose in February 2023, shortly before Broad's retirement from professional cricket later that year. What county did Stuart Broad play for? Stuart Broad played county cricket for Nottinghamshire throughout the majority of his career, after a brief early period at Leicestershire. He is strongly associated with Trent Bridge — Nottinghamshire's home ground — where he produced some of the most celebrated bowling performances of his career, including the famous 8/15 against Australia in 2015. What was Stuart Broad's best ever bowling performance? Stuart Broad's most celebrated single bowling performance is his 8 wickets for 15 runs against Australia at Trent Bridge in the third Ashes Test in July 2015. Australia collapsed from 111-1 to be all out for 60, with Broad taking eight of the wickets in one of the most sustained and devastating spells of fast bowling in England's Test history. What is Stuart Broad doing after retiring from cricket? Since retiring from professional cricket in August 2023, Stuart Broad has moved into television commentary and punditry, primarily working with the BBC on cricket coverage. He has become one of the most prominent voices in English cricket broadcasting, combining deep technical knowledge with accessible communication skills developed across 16 years as England's most high-profile fast bowler. Also Read: Ronnie O'Sullivan Net Worth 2026 Lando Norris Net Worth 2026 Gary Anderson Net Worth 2026