ENG vs NZ | Stuart Broad squashes rift rumours with Joe Root: Can’t fall out simply because they do not choose me in group

Stuart Broad and James Anderson had been unnoticed of the three-Test collection towards West Indies, which resulted in a 1-0 defeat for England. The duo had been recalled for the primary Test towards New Zealand.

Stuart Broad throughout the first Test towards New Zealand at Lord’s. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSStuart Broad and James Anderson had been dropped for West Indies collectionStuart Broad took 4 wickets within the first Test towards New ZealandJames Anderson picked 6 wickets within the first Test towards New Zealand

England quick bowler Stuart Broad has squashed the rift rumours with former Test skipper Joe Root, saying it might be “pathetic” if he had been to fall out with him over being dropped for the tour of West Indies.

Both quick bowlers Broad and James Anderson had been unnoticed of the three-Test collection towards West Indies earlier this yr after England’s Ashes hammering in Australia. The tour of West Indies resulted in a 1-0 defeat for England and Root stepped down as captain.

Broad and Anderson returned to the Test aspect beneath new captain, Ben Stokes, and coach Brendon McCullum. The duo performed an important function in England’s five-wicket win towards New Zealand within the first Test at Lord’s.

“Joe and I spoke at length when he stood down as captain and I said to him how much he’s meant to me as a captain, and what a privilege it was playing under him,” Broad was quoted as saying.

“I told him I hope he really enjoys the next few years. He’s already a legend of the game … Joe and I are great friends. I can’t fall out with someone because they don’t pick me in a team, that would be a bit pathetic.”

England and New Zealand will start the second Test from June 10 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.