Former England pacer Stuart Broad is looking to transition from the commentary box to the coaching staff, with a clear focus on developing the next generation of fast bowlers for the Three Lions. The legendary pacer, who retired after the 2023 Ashes, has already expressed his interest to England's managing director Rob Key about working with the under-17 and under-19 squads.
Broad, the second-highest wicket-taking fast bowler in Test history behind his long-time partner James Anderson, believes he can play a crucial role in the development of young talent. He's keen to help unearth and mentor the next Jofra Archer or Anderson, identifying players with high potential. "I look at him and go, 'huge talent, 6ft 6in, swings it both ways, hits good areas'," he said, referencing a young bowler named Harry Moore as an example of the kind of player he's looking to work with.
The former pacer, who has been a prominent broadcaster since his retirement, has already had a taste of a coaching role. He served as a consultant for the South African team during their victorious World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's, a campaign that saw the Proteas lift their first-ever ICC world title.
While he hasn't set a firm date for a full-time coaching role, Broad hinted that he plans to "dip my toe into it a little bit more" as early as 2026. He says he wants to stay "connected to, the coaching" and that he has already had a few chats with Rob Key about "doing some stuff with the younger bowlers in the England setups when the schedule suits."
For Broad, the most exciting part of this potential new chapter is the prospect of working with teenagers. He believes the growth a player can make between the ages of 15 and 20 is "huge," and he wants to be a part of that journey. It's a clear sign that even after an incredible playing career, his passion for the game and for the future of English cricket remains as strong as ever.
