Former England Pacer Stuart Broad recently participated in a recreational challenge, where he was asked to rank ten international batsmen without going to the entire list. Broad was once named a batsman and later had to decide his position without the option to change it.
After the retirement of Stuart Broad and James Anderson, England fielded an inexperienced bowling unit in the first test of the five -match series against India. Broad ended his magnificent career after 2023 ash, claiming 604 wickets. He played his last Test against Australia at the Oval.
Stuart Broad retired as the fifth biggest wicket taker in Test
Stuart Broad ended his test career as the fifth highest wicket -taker in the format. He took 604 wickets in 167 matches at an average of 27.68. Broad focused on the red-ball cricket in the later stages of his career.
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His ability to swing the ball in both ways and move from the pitch made him constantly threatened, especially in English conditions. The broad was particularly effective against the left-hand, almost the use of the wicket angle for a great impact. He is second in pacers in the list of all-time Test wickets.
After retiring, Broad played his first coaching role as an advisor with South Africa during the ICC World Test Championship Final against Defending Champion Australia. Under the leadership of Temba Bavuma, South Africa defeated Australia to raise its first WTC title.
Among the top 10 test batsmen, Sachin Tendulkar Joe Stuart Broad Ends up to place the route
According to a user on X (formerly known as Twitter), Broad was asked to choose the top 10 all-time test batsmen in a blind ranking challenge. During the broadcast of 1 Test, Broad was given a name at a time and each batsman had to provide a rank from 1 to 10, without knowing who would come forward.
There was no video available to confirm the exact order in which the names were widely presented during the challenge. Here is Stuart Broad’s blind ranking for the top 10 all-time Test batsmen:
1. Jo root. 2. Sachin Tendulkar. 3. Ricky Ponting. 4. Virat Kohli. 5. Alastair Cook. 6. Steve Smith. 7. Kumar Sangakkara. 8. Ken Williamson. 9. Jacques Kalis. 10. Chris Gayle.
Stuart Broad’s blind ranking for top 10 all time test batsmen:
1. Jo root.
2. Sachin Tendulkar.
3. Ricky Ponting.
4. Virat Kohli.
5. Alastair Cook.
6. Steve Smith.
7. Kumar Sangakkara.
8. Ken Williamson.
9. Jacques Kalis.
10. Chris Gayle. pic.twitter.com/lcubb3kkk8s– Tanuj (@imtanujsingh) June 21, 2025
Sachin Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer in Test cricket history
Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-goldter in tests, with 15,921 runs in 200 matches, including 51 centuries. Ricky Ponting, Jax Kallis, Rahul Dravid, and Joe Root have crossed the 13,000 -run mark to all. Alastair Cook retired as England’s highest run-scorer, before Joe Root crossed his tally.
Joe Root and Steve Smith dominate the red-ball cricket in the modern era. Root has scored 13,006 runs, while Smith claims an impressive average and remarkable conversion rate.
Kane Williamson, who is known for his calm appearance and frequent performance at home, has become the backbone of New Zealand’s batting lineup. Virat Kohli recently retired over 9,000 runs and 30 centuries. Chris Gayle had moments in tests including two triple centuries.
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