Broad apologises to ECB for no-show at sponsor's event

Pacer Stuart Broad has apologised to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for missing a sponsor's event apparently because of drinking

London: Pacer Stuart Broad has apologised to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for missing a sponsor's event apparently because of drinking.


Stuart Broad

Broad was reportedly engaged in a drinking session with ex-England wicketkeeper Matt Prior and failed to show up for the launch of the upcoming New Zealand series on Thursday.

Broad's England teammate Ian Bell had to fill in for the pacer. "I woke up with a migraine," he was quoted as saying by bbc.com yesterday.

"I wasn't on England duty (for ECB) but apologised for putting them in that position. It was not as bad as it was portrayed," added Broad. An ECB spokeswoman said Broad missed the programme "due to illness."

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!