#4. Stuart Broad – England (153 wickets)
At the third position in the list of highest wicket-takers in Ashes, we find England’s very own, Stuart Broad, who claimed 153 wickets in 40 Ashes Tests at an average of 27.57. Broad is a key component for the English team owing to his capacity to bowl quickly and accurately while also allowing the ball to swing both ways. He performs in difficult situations and has been the go-to bowler at crucial phases of the Ashes series. Throughout his long career, Broad has consistently presented a serious threat to the opposing batsmen and has proven to be a formidable opponent.
The finale to Ashes 2023 on Monday marked the end of an era as Stuart Broad bid farewell to his long career in professional cricket. By taking the final two Australian wickets, Todd Murphy and Alex Carey, Broad provided the perfect finale by driving England to a stunning 49-run victory and levelling the series at 2-2. Stuart Broad is retiring from international competition, but his legacy as one of England’s finest fast bowlers will live on forever in cricket history.
- Best innings: 8-15 vs Australia, Adelaide, 2010-11
- Best match: 11-171 vs Australia, Lord’s, 2009
