Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad unveils an all-time Test XI drawn from players he has faced, and the selection quickly draws online debate. Broad’s batting group includes prominent opponents such as Kumar Sangakkara and Ricky Ponting, along with Virat Kohli. However, Tendulkar is notably left out, despite being widely regarded as one of cricket’s greatest Test batters.
In the bowling unit, Broad selects a mix of express pace and spin from players he has encountered, featuring Dale Steyn, Mitchell Johnson and Muttiah Muralitharan. Jasprit Bumrah is also omitted, which adds to the discussion because Bumrah is a leading contemporary Test bowler. Both outlets describe the XI as Broad’s strongest side against opponents, presented as a personal perspective rather than a comparative ranking. The main points of contention for fans center on the absence of Tendulkar and Bumrah, while the rest of the XI centers on a combination of elite batting and varied bowling styles from famous rival eras.
