Stuart Broad lands maiden coaching role in post-retirement move

South Africa roped in former England pacer Stuart Broad as a consultant for their national side ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

This will also mark his first stint in a coaching role after his retirement in 2023. He will attend South Africa`s training camp on June 9 at Lord`s Cricket Ground.

Broad concluded his Test career with 604 wickets in 167 matches. He also finished as England`s second-highest wicket-taker in the all-time list. Out of 604 Test wickets, the former pacer bagged 153 scalps against arch-rivals Australia, which is the most by any player in the format`s history.

Having played 28 Test matches at Lord`s, Broad has bagged 113 wickets at the venue. His experience against the Aussies will help the South Africans in their preparations for the WTC final.

The Proteas have convened in the UK and face Zimbabwe at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex from Tuesday in their Final build-up, before their meeting with Australia on June 11.

Australia are defending champions, having beaten India at The Oval in 2023.

Dates: June 11-15, 2025 (Reserve Day: June 16)

Venue: Lord`s, London Start Time: 10:30 AM (Local Time)

The Proteas` WTC journey started with a 1-1 drawn series against India at home, before being handed a 2-0 series defeat by New Zealand. They then travelled to the West Indies, winning 1-0, before picking up pace with 2-0 wins against both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This meant that a thrilling two-wicket win against Pakistan at Centurion was enough to help them seal their berth in the showdown.

They eventually went on to win the series 2-0 against Pakistan, earning their seventh consecutive Test win in this cycle, helping the Proteas qualify as the table toppers with eight wins, three losses and a draw.

The ICC number one-ranked Test team, Australia, started their journey to the WTC Final with two Ashes wins before England`s comeback to draw the series 2-2. This was followed by a clinical clean sweep at home, winning three Tests against Pakistan.

(With ANI Inputs)

This article first appeared on Mid Day