Birmingham Test: Stuart's the shinning light of our family, says Chris Broad
Updated On: 21 August, 2017 08:34 AM IST | Birmingham | PA Sport
Pacer Broad's dad Chris hails son's effort of going past Sir Botham's record wicket tally during England's thumping win over Windies in day-night Test


England's Broad celebrates the wicket of WI's Shane Dowrich during Day Three at Birmingham on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
Chris Broad hailed the "monumental achievement" of son Stuart after he overtook Sir Ian Botham to climb into second place in England's all-time list of Test wicket-takers. Nottinghamshire bowler Stuart Broad moved on to 384 international dismissals — one ahead of Botham — on Saturday as England thrashed West Indies inside three days in the first Test at Edgbaston. He now has only teammate James Anderson (492) in front of him. Speaking to BBC Five Live's Sportsweek programme, former England batsman Chris Broad said: "I'm immensely proud. He's been a shining light in the family for his career since he first started. We're all very proud of his achievement and to get to a person like Ian Botham and his record is a monumental achievement. When he's bowling, he just looks a dream."
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