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Stuart Broad Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth24 June 1986

BirthplaceNottingham, England

ProfessionCricketer

NationalityBritish

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather: Chris Broad; Mother (step): Michelle Broad; Sister: Gemma

Net worth$11 million (As in 2018)

Stuart Broad Biography

Stuart Christopher John Broad is an English cricketer known for his tall fast-medium bowling, long-standing partnership with James Anderson, and notable re

Early life and background

Stuart Christopher John Broad was born on 24 June 1986 in Nottingham, England. Raised in Nottingham, he attended Brooke Priory School and Oakham School before going on to study at Durham University. Cricket runs in his family: his father, Chris Broad, played for England and later served as an ICC match referee. Broad grew up playing other sports as well, including field hockey, where he was once a goalkeeper.

Physical presence and playing style

Broad stands about 1.93 meters (6 ft 4 in) tall and is typically listed at around 80 kg (187 lbs). A left-handed lower-order batter and a right-arm fast-medium bowler, he is known for preferring to bowl in-swing deliveries. He has worn the England Test jersey number 39 and has been associated with several domestic teams during his career, including Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, and the Hobart Hurricanes.

Career

Broad made his international debut in Twenty20 and One-Day International cricket in August 2006 against Pakistan, and he played his first Test for England in December 2007 versus Sri Lanka. Over the course of his Test career he became England’s second-most prolific wicket-taker after James Anderson, taking more than 400 Test wickets at an average reported around 28.47. He and Anderson have formed a highly effective new-ball partnership, together accounting for hundreds of Test wickets.

He achieved several notable individual feats: Broad completed two Test hat-tricks, recorded significant success at Lord’s where he has taken a large number of dismissals including multiple five-wicket hauls and a ten-wicket match, and produced a rare high score for a number nine batsman — an innings of 169 against Pakistan in August 2010, one of the highest Test scores ever at that batting position.

Broad’s county career began with Leicestershire (2005–2007) before he moved to Nottinghamshire in 2008, where he has continued to play. His franchise stints have included Kings XI Punjab in 2011–2012 and the Hobart Hurricanes in 2016–2017.

Honours and recognition

Broad was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2016. Early in his career he was named Young Cricketer of the Year following a breakthrough period in 2006.

Public profile

Broad’s on-field actions and competitive intensity have attracted both praise and controversy. A high-profile example occurred during the 2013 Ashes when a dismissal was not given by the umpires and his decision to remain at the wicket drew criticism. Off the field, Broad and his family have been involved in charitable work connected to motor neuron disease after the loss of a close family member.

Personal life

Broad’s parents are Chris Broad and Michelle Broad (step), and he has a sister, Gemma, who has worked as an analyst with English and Welsh cricket authorities. He has expressed interests outside cricket that include reading military history, watching and playing football, cooking, and watching films. Broad has listed favorites such as the book Band of Brothers and has cited Tom Hanks and Sienna Miller among actors he admires. He has also expressed support for Nottingham Forest Football Club and Leicester Tigers in rugby.

Latest updates

During his career Broad has continued to play for Nottinghamshire while maintaining involvement in various domestic and franchise competitions. He has been associated with a stable international record, notable milestones with the ball and bat, and ongoing presence in the English county game.

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Recent Work

Nottinghamshire

Domestic county team (2008–Present)

2008-Present
Leicestershire

Early county team (2005–2007)

2005–2007
Kings XI Punjab

Indian Premier League franchise (2011–2012)

2011–2012
Hobart Hurricanes

Big Bash League franchise (2016–2017)

2016-2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Second-highest wicket-taker for England in Test cricket after James Anderson, with over 400 Test wickets
  2. Two Test hat-tricks
  3. Scored 169 at number nine in Tests, one of the highest ever for that position
  4. Member of the Order of the British Empire (2016)
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Net Worth

$11 million (As in 2018)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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