Stuart Broad: Criticism not justified
England seamer Stuart Broad believes critical comments from former captain Michael Vaughan ‘were not justified’, the BBC report.
Broad, 31, impressed on day one of the second Test at Headingley, taking 3-38 in Pakistan’s 174 all out.
Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat, however, Broad, James Anderson and Chris Woakes all impressed for the hosts, dismissing the tourists within 50 overs in an enthralling day’s play.
England ended the day on 106-2 after Pakistan removed openers Keaton Jennings and Alistair Cook before the close.
Vaughan said earlier in the week that he would consider dropping fast bowler Broad for the final Test, after the hosts were comprehensively beaten at Lords.
Talking after day one, Broad revealed how he phoned Vaughan to discuss his comments.
I’ve always been very open to criticism when it’s come my way. I think this week there wasn’t a huge amount of logic in it. I thought it was a bit unfair and a bit targeted. I called him and expressed my disappointment. I’m very open to criticism and I won’t hold a personal grudge, but I didn’t feel like I deserved that.
Pakistan are currently 1-0 up in the two match series, with Broad and co looking to draw the series, avoiding a series whitewash in the process.