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Stuart has no ‘media man’ qualms

Stuart Broad, the unreluctant media man. Pic/Getty Images

It was refreshing to listen to former England fast bowler (and more than just a capable batsman) Stuart Broad the other day after England lost the second of the three-match ODI series against South Africa at Lord’s under lights. Broad, 39, now a television pundit, who was seen and heard during the England vs India Test series, was speaking on Sky Sports about how the hosts were so open about their Bazball-heavy plans in the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series. But he didn’t quite see that continue during the two ODIs. “With the Test match side, Brendon [head coach McCullum] was so clear with what he wanted to do. Even the press, even we knew what the goal was, so that we could back it,” he said, stopping short of saying that England didn’t spell out their immediate white-ball cricket goals. Broad’s utterances indicate that he has no qualms in now being part of the media group. If only all commentators feel as comfortable to be known as press or media men. They shouldn’t have such qualms to be categorised that way. For, they commentate and write columns. So, welcome to the gang fellas.