Stuart Broad, an ex English international cricketer, is ranked among the greatest fast bowls all the time. The only England bowler to have a higher career Test wickets tally of 604, second highest wickets ever taken by an England bowler Broad was key in many of the victorious Ashes matches and with James Anderson he made one of the most successful pace pairs in cricket history. He has now retired from professional Cricket after the 2023 season and since that time, he has been very active in commentary on cricket matches as a sports broadcaster and a TV cricket commentator.
Who is Stuart Broad?
Stuart Broad is a retired English cricketer and former England Test bowler. His main attribute was that he bowled a fast-medium right-handed bowler. He was England’s right arm fast-bowling partner in Test, ODI, and T20 formats. Stuart Broad has a tremendous ability to bowl his way through matches. Ashes cricket is one of the venues where he was most effective, taking more than 600 wickets in Test. Broad played county cricket for Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire and was one of the most famous players for the English national team. Since retiring from professional cricket in 2023, he has been involved in cricket television commentary and cricket analytics, and also, he has been a businessman.
| Aspect | Details |
| Full Name | Stuart Christopher John Broad |
| Nickname | Broady |
| Profession | Former Cricketer, Commentator |
| Date of Birth | June 24, 1986 |
| Age (2026) | 40 Years |
| Birthplace | Nottingham, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Playing Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Left-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Fast-Medium |
Stuart Broad Age
Stuart Broad was born on June 24, 1986. As of 2026 he is 40 years old. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Stuart Broad Height, Weight & Physical Appearance
Stuart Broad’s height is 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm) and his weight is about 88 kg. He was extremely tall with a well built body and any excess bounce he had, made him extremely dangerous in the world of the fast bowler. Stuart has blue eyes, blonde hair, and has consistently managed to stay in superb condition all throughout his profession despite struggling with asthma as a kid. He has been involved in a number of activities since retiring, divided among broadcasting, business and family.
Family Background
Stuart Broad was brought up in a family with a long tradition of cricket. His father Chris Broad, played for England in the Test cricket and is currently an ICC Elite Panel match referee. His sister Gemma Broad is also in cricket as a performance analyst.
In 2010, the Broad family suffered their own tragedy when Stuart’s stepmother Miche Broad passed away. Stuart openly credited his family for supporting his playing career in cricket many times throughout his career.
Early Life & Education
Born in Nottingham, Stuart Broad was a premature baby and spent his first weeks in intensive care. He had an interest in playing cricket from a tender age, even as a kid, though he was an asthmatic. He went on to Oakham School where he was a star in athletics finally going to Durham University for a short time. Broad began his county career at Leicestershire and later Nottinghamshire; his fine class got him into the England national team.
Stuart Broad Career
Stuart Broad started his career playing for Leicestershire and then Nottinghamshire from 2008 onwards. His pace, bounce, and ability to swing the ball quickly created an impressive package making for one of the most promising fast bowlers in England.
Domestic Career
Broad had a successful county career at the hands of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Nottinghamshire secured many Championship victories with him regularly playing in the one-day domestic and Championship format and he matured into a top class fast bowler.
Stats
Test (2007–23): 167 matches, 3,662 runs, 18.0 batting average, 65.3 strike rate, 604 wickets, 27.7 bowling average, 2.98 economy.
ODI (2006–16): 121 matches, 529 runs, 12.3 batting average, 74.6 strike rate, 178 wickets, 30.1 bowling average, 5.27 economy.
T20I (2006–14): 56 matches, 118 runs, 7.4 batting average, 100.0 strike rate, 65 wickets, 22.9 bowling average, 7.63 economy.
Recent Matches
27 Jul 2023: England vs Australia (5th Ashes Test) – 2/62 & 2/55
19 Jul 2023: England vs Australia (4th Ashes Test) – 2/68 & 2/24
6 Jul 2023: England vs Australia (3rd Ashes Test) – 2/58 & 2/65
28 Jun 2023: England vs Australia (2nd Ashes Test) – 4/65 & 2/46
16 Jun 2023: England vs Australia (1st Ashes Test) – 3/68 & 2/64
Stuart Broad Net Worth
According to the estimates in 2026, Stuart Broad’s net worth is likely to be in the range of $65 million – $67 million, but no official figures have been confirmed at this time. As a player he generated income from his long international playing career, ECB contracts, county cricket, endorsement and TV live commentary, business ventures and investments.
Social Media Presence
Meanwhile, Stuart Broad has been doing his usual cricket analysis blog and posting other cricket related news on social media, with many of his postings boasting the hashtag #boldendeavor, which also subtly references his other enterprise activities. Post football he has continued to watch the game via TV and on-line around the globe.
Instagram– @stuartbroad — 907K
Twitter – @stuartbroad8 — 1.2M
Conclusion
Stuart Broad’s career is one of the best in the English cricket. The man had batted remarkably throughout his career and performed well with James Anderson in the Ashes series in over 17 years of existence, to be one of the best fast bowlers in the world. While his career ended prematurely with a fairy tale retirement in 2023, his legacy lives on over the field or in the background as he plays a part as a commentator, business interest and mentor. To date, Stuart Broad is still one of the revered figures in and away from the cricket sphere, as of 2026.
FAQs
Stuart Broad is another of England’s great fast bowlers of the all-time who has retired with 604 Test wickets.
He is 40 years old as of 2026.
He has retired from the international and pro cricket team after the 2023 Ashes series.
No. He is married, and has two female children, wife, Mollie King.
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