Broad joins bowling partner Anderson in exclusive club
Stuart Broad joined one of cricket's most exclusive clubs when he took his 500th Test wicket on Tuesday as England completed a series-clinching win over the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Broad fourth fastest to reach 500-wicket landmark
The 34-year-old became just the seventh bowler and fourth paceman to reach the landmark when he had opener Kraigg Brathwaite plumb lbw for 19 on the fifth day of the third Test.
Broad has the final laugh
Broad ended the series when he had Jermaine Blackwood caught behind as the West Indies, set a huge target of 399 for victory, collapsed to a meagre 129 all out in under 38 overs.
Windies humbled by Stuart Broad's all-round performance
Broad finished with a match return of 10-67 in addition to the dashing 62 he made batting at No 10 in England's first innings of 369 that featured Ollie Pope's 91.
In Stuart Broad's show, Chris Woakes earns supporting role
In between Broad's strikes on the fifth and final day of the third Test, fellow paceman Chris Woakes returned innings figures of 5-50.
England regain Wisden Trophy after completing a series win
Victory saw England, who controversially left Broad out of the side that lost the first Test at Southampton by four wickets, complete a 2-1 win in a three-match series and regain the Wisden Trophy they lost in the Caribbean last year.
Holder's men fail to overcome England's pace
West Indies were left thinking about how they could have escaped with a draw when, soon after their defeat, rain hammered down at Old Trafford.
Stuart celebrates prosperous day in dad's presence
Broad's father Chris -- a former England opening batsman -- was at Old Trafford to witness his son's achievement in his role as the match referee. "It's a shame that my friends and family can't be here to give a little wave to but it was great to have my dad here," said Broad.
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