Ashes series of 2023 has concluded with an impressive victory for England and a memorable farewell for Stuart Broad.

Stuart Broad, the England pacer, announced his retirement from professional cricket ahead of the fifth Test at Kennington Oval, London. In that match, he made his final appearance for England and had a remarkable impact.

Although he went wicketless for the majority of Australia's second innings, he eventually picked up the last two Australian wickets, Todd Murphy and Alex Carey, leading England to a 49-run victory. This victory also allowed England to level the series with Australia at 2-2.

With those two wickets, Stuart Broad's career wicket tally reached 604, making him the fourth highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history at the time.

During the match, Broad achieved a unique feat by hitting a six and picking a wicket in his final acts with the bat and ball, respectively, in Test cricket.

On Day 4 of the match, after announcing his retirement, Broad was given a guard of honor by the Australian team when he walked out to bat alongside James Anderson. Broad made the occasion even more special by hitting a maximum off Mitchell Starc's bowling, which became his final act as a batter.

After the match, Broad expressed his joy at picking up the last two wickets and his enjoyment of bowling to left-handers, which allowed him to swing the ball away and bring the slips into play. He also mentioned his special friendship with Moeen Ali, who has been a great teammate throughout his career.

“To come and pick up the last two wickets was fantastic. You think when you announce your retirement what your last ball is going to be but to get a wicket to win an Ashes Test is amazing. I've always enjoyed bowling to left-handers, was great to bowl to two left-handers, to swing it away and bring the slips into play. Special mention to Moeen Ali as well. He's been a special friend and has been amazing to play with,”