Skip to Content

England seamer Stuart Broad takes 600th test wicket to join elite club

KTVZ

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England seamer Stuart Broad has joined an elite club of test bowlers by claiming his 600th test wicket. Broad started the fourth Ashes test on 598 wickets and moved one closer by claiming Australia opener Usman Khawaja lbw for three in the fifth over of the morning session on Wednesday. Shortly after tea Broad had Travis Head caught by Joe Root to join only four other bowlers in the history of test cricket to reach the 600 landmark. Broad’s England teammate James Anderson is third in the list with 688 wickets. Australia was 189-5 after Head’s dismissal.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content