‘Genuinely spent 5 seconds Looking for my name’ – Stuart Broad shares hilarious post after England’s squad for India tour announced

Stuart Broad (Photo Source: Instagram)

Former England pacer Stuart Broad shared a humorous response upon learning about the squad selection for the upcoming Test series against India. England will play five Test matches against India during their tour, with the first game starting on January 25, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, in Hyderabad.

In a heartwarming note on his social media, Broad conveyed a fervent moment that beautifully captures his deep passion and affection for the game. He also shared a list of the England squad chosen for the upcoming Test series in India which features 16 players.

“Genuinely spent 5 seconds looking for my name,” the 37-year-old wrote on his Instagram story while sharing the list of the squad.

Stuart Broad bid adieu to his International cricket career after Ashes 2023

Stuart Broad announced his retirement during the Ashes series in England this summer, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career. The 37-year-old, who has picked up over 600 wickets has created a noticeable void in the English bowling attack with his retirement. Notably, his announcement during the Ashes series prompted fans to reflect on his significant contributions to England’s cricketing heritage.

Despite announcing his retirement from international cricket, from the game, the touching narrative of him searching for his name on the India tour squad’s list became a focal point for cricket aficionados. In addition, in the upcoming January 2024 tour, England is poised for a demanding series against India. The noteworthy aspect of this tour is the leadership of the dynamic all-rounder Ben Stokes, who assumes the captaincy role for the duration of the series.

England squad for India Tour:

Ben Stokes (c), Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Mark Wood.