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Former England bowler Stuart Broad aims to coach young players, aspiring to develop the next Jofra Archer and James Anderson, starting in 2026 after discussions with Rob Key.
Moeen Ali (R) and Stuart Broad. (AFP Photo)
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad wants to move into a coaching role within the Three Lions set-up, hoping to produce the next Jofra Archer and James Anderson for the country. Broad, the second-highest wicket-taking pacer in Tests after Anderson, said he has spoken to England managing director Rob Key and confirmed his desire to work with the under-17 and under-19 players.
Retired in the 2023 Ashes, Broad initially went into commentary and broadcasting full-time. Then, he was brought in as a consultant to the South African team during their World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s, which the Proteas won to clinch their maiden ICC world title.
“It’s certainly something I want to stay connected to, the coaching,” Broad told The Telegraph. “I’ve chatted to Rob Key a little bit about doing some stuff with the younger bowlers in the England setups when the schedule suits,” added the tall former pacer, who has donned the role of a broadcaster after hanging up his spikes.”
Broad didn’t set a date on such a turn but hinted at a coaching role as early as 2026.
“I haven’t set any sort of targets or dates of coaching or what’s to come, but probably next year I’d start looking at dipping my toe into it a little bit more,” he added.
He believes he can play a role in accelerating the development of younger bowlers.
“The U19s or even U17s – you really know what you’re developing, and you’ve got your base of technique, but the growth you can make between 15 and 20 is huge. What excites me the most is, where’s the next Jofra Archer? Where’s the next Jimmy Anderson? I watched on Instagram, Harry Moore, who’s been out with a stress fracture. I look at him and go, ‘huge talent, 6ft 6in, swings it both ways, hits good areas’.
“Where could he be in four years’ time? Maybe even less than that? Where can you spot these players whose ceiling is very high?”
He’s not giving up on his dream to be a ‘really good broadcaster’.
“The level of analysis that Ricky Ponting gives, the detail that he’s going into. The tone of voice with Ravi Shastri – how he can go up and down and pick moments to really go. I’m always looking and learning. I’m definitely all in on the broadcasting at this moment in time, because I’m certainly not at a level that I’m comfortable with. I want to get better and better and be in those moments where I’m calling great cricket.”
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