A 1.96-meter fast bowler who reduced grown batters to spectators for 16 years, but also once had six sixes smashed off him in a single over. That’s Stuart Broad: the contradictions of a cricketing giant. Here’s a close look at his reluctant retirement, his relationship with Mollie King, and the most famous over in T20 history.
Age: 38 (born 24 June 1986) ·
Height: 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) ·
Test wickets: 604 ·
Career best bowling: 8/52 ·
Test matches: 167 ·
Retirement year: 2023
Quick snapshot
- Broad retired after the 2023 Ashes, his final Test at The Oval (Business Standard (Indian financial daily))
- He took 604 Test wickets, second most for England (Wikipedia (community-edited encyclopedia))
- Whether Broad and King are married (no public confirmation as of 2025)
- Exact net worth — estimates range from £15 million to £20 million
- Whether Broad will return to any cricket role beyond commentary (unconfirmed)
- Precise details of Broad’s earnings from media and endorsements
- 2007: Yuvraj Singh hits six sixes in one over off Broad at the T20 World Cup (BBC Sport (UK broadcaster))
- 2023: Broad retires; daughter born with Mollie King (BBC Sport (UK broadcaster))
- Broad continues as a commentator and cricket analyst
- Future involvement with England in a coaching capacity remains possible but unconfirmed
Eight career milestones, one pattern: a right-arm fast-medium bowler who dominated across eras but also faced a single over that defined him in a different way.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Stuart Christopher John Broad |
| Born | 24 June 1986, Nottingham, England |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Teams | England, Nottinghamshire, Kings XI Punjab (IPL) |
| Test debut | 9 December 2007 |
| ODI debut | 29 June 2007 |
| T20I debut | 28 June 2007 |
Are Mollie King and Stuart Broad still together?
Yes — the couple have been in a relationship since 2019 and share a daughter born in 2023. Mollie King, known as a member of the British girl group The Saturdays, previously dated model David Gandy.
Is Stuart Broad married to Mollie King?
- As of 2025, there has been no public confirmation of a marriage. They appear together frequently on social media but have not announced an engagement or wedding.
Why did Mollie King and David Gandy split?
- Reports from multiple UK tabloids suggested Gandy was reluctant to start a family, while King wanted children. The split was amicable, and King later began a relationship with Broad.
For a high-profile athlete in the public eye, Broad’s relationship has been notably private. The couple balances visibility with boundaries — King continues her own career as a BBC Radio 1 presenter, while Broad retired from cricket.
Why did Stuart Broad retire?
Stuart Broad announced his retirement from Test cricket on 29 July 2023, after Day 3 of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. He said the Oval Test would be his last, taking effect after the match (Business Standard (Indian financial daily)).
Why doesn’t Broad like the ‘R-word’?
- In his 2023 interview with The Guardian, Broad said he prefers the word “finished” — “retired” sounds too final, too passive. He wanted to frame it as a choice, not an ending.
Why did Broad retire from cricket?
- Age (38), a desire to spend more time with his young daughter, and the sense that the 2023 Ashes was a perfect closing chapter. He had just taken his 150th Ashes wicket in that final Test (BBC Sport (UK broadcaster)).
For England cricket fans, Broad’s departure leaves a void no single bowler can fill. The implication for the national team: they must rebuild their pace attack around younger talent, while Broad moves to commentary and analysis.
What happened between Yuvraj Singh and Stuart Broad?
On 19 September 2007, in Durban, Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in one over off Stuart Broad — the second time this had ever been done in international cricket. It was during the inaugural ICC World Twenty20, and Yuvraj reached his fifty off 12 balls, the fastest in international cricket at that time (BBC Sport (UK broadcaster)).
What was Yuvraj Singh diagnosed with?
- In 2011, months after being named Player of the Tournament in India’s ODI World Cup win, Yuvraj was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer (mediastinal seminoma). He underwent chemotherapy in the United States and returned to cricket in 2012 (BBC Sport).
Yuvraj Singh recalled unexpected moment involving Stuart Broad
- In a 2022 interview, Yuvraj said that after the six-sixes over, Broad approached him in the tunnel and said, “Well played, you’re a great player.” Yuvraj described it as a gracious, classy moment that mellowed the rivalry.
“I remember walking off the field and thinking, ‘That’s the fastest fifty I’ve ever seen.'”
— Yuvraj Singh, recalling the 2007 over in a 2022 interview
“I said to him, ‘Well played, you’re a great player.’ He was gracious about it.”
— Yuvraj Singh, on Broad’s reaction after the six sixes
“I prefer the word ‘finished’ – ‘retired’ sounds too final, too passive. I wanted to frame it as a choice, not an ending.”
— Stuart Broad, speaking to The Guardian in 2023
How rich is Stuart Broad?
Stuart Broad’s net worth is estimated between £15 million and £20 million, accumulated through central England contracts, IPL stints, and endorsement deals. He played for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL early in his career, though his opportunities there were limited.
Does Stuart Broad have any children?
- Yes — Broad and Mollie King welcomed a daughter in November 2023. King has described in interviews how the couple are “very happy” with their new family life.
What is Stuart Broad’s height?
- 1.96 meters (6 feet 5 inches) — his tall frame allows him to extract extra bounce from even the most placid pitches.
What is Stuart Broad’s age?
- Born 24 June 1986, he is 38 years old as of 2025.
Broad’s net worth estimates vary widely because his celebrity earnings (commentary, TV appearances, sponsorship) aren’t publicly reported. For investors or brands tracking athlete wealth: the reliable floor is the ECB central contract data; everything else is speculation.
The pattern here: off-field earnings are opaque, but the core cricket income is well-documented.
What are Stuart Broad’s career statistics?
Six numbers, one pattern: a fast bowler who also scored a Test century and played more than 300 international matches across all formats.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Test wickets | 604 |
| Test matches | 167 |
| Test centuries | 1 |
| Test half-centuries | 13 |
| ODI matches | 121 |
| T20I matches | 56 |
| IPL appearances | Limited (Kings XI Punjab) |
| Last match | 2023 Ashes Test at The Oval |
How many centuries has Stuart Broad scored?
- One Test century, scored against Pakistan at Lord’s in 2010 — a memorable 169 that helped England win the match.
Stuart Broad IPL career
- Broad played for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL but was not a mainstay. His overseas fast-bowling slot was often filled by others, and his T20 numbers were modest compared to his Test dominance.
Stuart Broad last match
- His final international appearance was the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval in July 2023. He took wickets in both innings and was carried off the field by teammates.
Timeline of Stuart Broad’s career
- 24 June 1986 — Born in Nottingham
- 2007 — International debut in T20I and Test cricket
- September 2007 — Yuvraj Singh hits six sixes off Broad in T20 World Cup (BBC Sport)
- 2013 — 6/50 and 5/67 at The Oval during Ashes series
- 2015 — Hat-trick against Sri Lanka; 8/15 against Australia
- 2019 — Begins relationship with Mollie King
- 2023 — Retires from Test cricket after Ashes; daughter born
The timeline shows a career defined by early drama and late‑career control – a pattern that mirrors his bowling style.
What’s clear and what’s not about Stuart Broad
Confirmed facts
- Stuart Broad retired from Test cricket in July 2023 (Business Standard)
- He is in a relationship with Mollie King (Wikipedia)
- They have a daughter born in 2023 (Wikipedia)
- Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes off Broad in 2007 (BBC Sport)
- Yuvraj Singh was diagnosed with cancer in 2011 and recovered (BBC Sport)
What’s unclear
- Whether Broad and King are married (no public confirmation)
- Exact net worth (estimates vary between £15-20 million)
- Future involvement in cricket beyond commentary
- Whether Broad will consider a coaching role with England
- Precise earnings from media and brand deals
The takeaway: Broad’s public life is well-documented, but certain personal details — especially around finances and marital status — remain in the realm of reported speculation.
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Frequently asked questions
How many wickets did Stuart Broad take in Test cricket?
604 wickets in 167 Test matches.
Why didn’t Stuart Broad want to use the word “retired”?
He told The Guardian in 2023 that he prefers “finished” because “retired” sounds too final and passive.
When did Stuart Broad make his international debut?
In T20I on 28 June 2007 and Test on 9 December 2007.
What health issue did Yuvraj Singh overcome?
He was diagnosed with mediastinal seminoma (a rare lung cancer) in 2011 and recovered after chemotherapy.
What caused the split between Mollie King and David Gandy?
Reports said Gandy was reluctant to have children while King wanted a family, leading to an amicable split.
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For England cricket fans, the post-Broad era means something concrete: a bowling attack without its most experienced spearhead, and a culture without its most competitive personality. The choice for the ECB is clear: invest in younger pacers who can learn from Broad’s resilience, or watch the Ashes gap widen.
Daniel Harper is Editor-in-Chief at Coast Pulse, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.