Stuart Broad - Speaker

Stuart Broad CBE is a former English cricketer who played Test cricket for the England team and captained in One Day and Twenty20 Internationals. He was part of the England squad that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. Broad's long career and successful partnership with fast bowler James Anderson have established him as one of England's finest Test bowlers. As of February 2023, Broad and Anderson surpassed Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne to become the top bowling pair, taking a combined 1,009 wickets in 133 Tests.

Broad was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2018 and later became a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours, both for his contributions to cricket. He holds the record for the most runs scored in the 9 and 10 batting positions in Test cricket. In December 2023, he was the runner-up for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Broad comes from a sporting family; his father, Chris, played Test cricket for England, and his sister, Gemma, worked as a team analyst for the England team. In November 2023, he released his autobiography, "Broadly Speaking," which quickly became a Sunday Times bestseller. Throughout his career, Broad has been recognised for his achievements, including being named in the ICC Men’s Test Team of the Year multiple times. He is known for his competitive spirit and ability to thrive under pressure, contributing significantly to England's success in various tournaments.

Broad's career highlights include a remarkable debut, a standout performance in the 2009 Ashes, and becoming England's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, reaching the milestone of 500 Test wickets during the 2020 series against the West Indies. His contributions to the game extend beyond statistics, as he has become a beloved figure among fans for his passionate play and engaging personality.