Stuart Broad awarded silver stump for taking 500 Test wickets

Southampton: Silver stump was presented to Stuart Broad before play to mark his incredible achievement of 500 Test wickets.

Stuart Broad, who became the seventh bowler in Test cricket history to take 500 Test wickets was awarded a silver stump by England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) before the 3rd Test at the Rose Bowl.

The England team held an informal ceremony on the field. ECB chairman Colin Graves handed over a silver stump to Broad.

A silver stump was presented to @StuartBroad8 before play to mark his incredible achievement of 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Test wickets! 👏#ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/aBjFYCEZvv

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) August 21, 2020

England Test captain Joe Root also presented Colin Graves with a framed signed shirt to mark the end of his tenure as chairman. Colin leaves his post at the end of the month.

As a mark of respect to Dan Lawrence, the England players’ will wear black armbands today. Lawrence’s mother sadly passed away early this month.