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Follow UsStuart Broad will have the pavilion end of his beloved Trent Bridge ground in Nottingham renamed after him following his retirement from professional cricket following the conclusion of the Ashes. Broad ended his career on a high, claiming his 604th and final wicket off the last ball to help England level the series 2-2.
Also, his longstanding England teammate James Anderson has the pavilion end at Old Trafford renamed after him. Having begun his career at Leicestershire, Broad played his first season at Nottinghamshire in 2007, 15 years after his father, Chris, last played for the club between 1984 and 1992.
Some of Broad's finest moments have come at Trent Bridge, including his career-best figures of 8 for 15 against Australia in the 2015 Ashes, effectively seeing England regain the Ashes.
"When I first visited Trent Bridge, as a kid with dreams of pulling on the Nottinghamshire and England jerseys, I could never have imagined I'd be fortunate enough to enjoy so many memorable moments in the game," Broad said.
"It's a bit surreal to think that part of the ground where I fell in love with cricket will now bear my name. "Playing for Notts has meant so much to me, and I've been so grateful that wherever my career has taken me, I've always been able to come home to Trent Bridge.
"As someone who is Nottingham born and bred, this is an incredibly proud moment for myself and my family."
In the 43 games he turned up at Trent Bridge for club and country, Broad picked up 190 wickets. He played a key role in their 2010 County Championship victory and also in their Division Two title-winning campaign in 2022. He also featured in two one-day finals, helping them to a win in 2013 against Glamorgan, claiming figures of 3 for 29.
Nottinghamshire Chairman Andy Hunt said, "Stuart's achievements at the highest level are quite remarkable - it's highly unlikely we'll ever see another English bowler match his record over the past 15 years, let alone one from within our county's borders.
"Throughout that time, Stuart has been the perfect ambassador for Nottinghamshire - not just through his deeds with the ball, but also through his unstinting commitment to the cause for his county and his continued championing of Trent Bridge on the world stage.
"It feels only fitting that the end of his home ground where he recorded some of his greatest achievements will now serve as a permanent honour to his cricketing career."
