He began as batter, longevity as bowler surprising: Broad’s father

Former England pacer Stuart Broad's father Chris Broad revealed that Stuart started "off as a batter but Leicestershire saw he had the ability to bowl". “It has been surprising, particularly as a bowler,” Chris stated, while referring to Stuart's longevity and success in his 167 Tests. Stuart, who recently retired from international cricket, picked 604 wickets in Tests.