England cricketing legend Stuart Broad retires after blockbuster Ashes series

England cricketing legend Stuart Broad could not have scripted a better fairytale to the end of his career yesterday.

In his final Test match for England, Broad took the last two wickets of the game, helping England beat Australia by 49 runs to level the series at 2-2.

The victims of Stuart Broad's final onslaught were Todd Murphy and Alex Carey, beaten by two beauties that resulted in catches behind the stumps.

Broad led the team off with fellow retiree Moeen Ali, leading to a raucous and emotional reception from the England crowd.

Broad's crucial wickets at the end ensure England remain unbeaten in an Ashes series on home soil since 2001.

According to dailymail.co.uk, Broad said: "For me finishing my last ball ever with a wicket to win an Ashes Test match is pretty much the dream way to go."

"I'll certainly miss being around my friends and the group of players in there and miss the moments in the changing room."

Broad will go down as arguably the greatest seam bowler of all time, being just one of two fast bowlers in the 600 Test wickets club.

The fellow fast bowler he has joined in the 600 club is his best friend James Anderson, who expressed how much we will miss playing with Broad.

According to skysports.com, Anderson said: "We have loved playing together. Neither of us could have achieved what we have without the other. It's incredibly special, and I will definitely miss him."

Broad has been a key member of the England Test side since making his debut in 2007 against Sri Lanka, having won 167 caps.

The pinnacle of Broad's career and the series he has made his name in is the Ashes, becoming the only England player to get over 150 wickets in the prestigious series.

Speaking to Sky Sports last weekend, Broad said: "England versus Australia has always been the pinnacle for me. I've loved the battles with Australia which have come my way personally and the team's way."

Despite his notability for playing for England, the right-arm seamer has also represented Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire at First-Class level.

The legendary England player also featured in other formats for England, playing 121 one-day internationals and 56 international T20 games.

Broad will now join the Sky Sports commentary team for England Test matches in the future.