Stu Want Some?

Broad in battle to get fired up

- Dean Wilson

Stuart Broad admits he might have to pick a socially-distanced fight with the Windies batsmen to get his intensity up.

The sterile, bio-secure atmosphere at the Ageas Bowl is set to challenge all the players who are used to full houses for Test matches in this country.

For Broad in particular the silence will be deafening, which is why a battle between him and the batsmen could get him in the zone.

But he knows if he steps out of line he might be in hot water with the match referee – his dad Chris.

“It’s a worry for me because I know that I perform at my best when the game is at its most exciting and when the game needs changing,” said Broad.