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'I Have Always Found Difficult Bowling to Warner': Says Stuart Broad Despite Dismissing Him 17 Times

image-lk57g9qsBroad has dismissed Warner 17 times in Tests [AP Photo]

England pacer, Stuart Broad has stated that bowling to Australian opener David Warner is a tougher task than it appears. He noted that altering his approach to a round-the-wicket angle has helped curb the space that Warner typically exploits.

Broad admits Warner still a tough nut to crack

Broad's ability to outfox Warner is evidenced by the 17 times he has dismissed him in Test cricket. After claiming the Australian's wicket twice in the third Test at Headingley, he is now within reach of setting a new record, potentially surpassing Glenn McGrath's feat of dismissing Michael Atherton 19 times.

In his column for The Daily Mail, Broad admitted to facing challenges while bowling to Warner throughout his career. 

The veteran pacer revealed that in order to counter the batter’s preference for wide deliveries outside the off stump, he has resorted to employing a tactic of bowling from around the wicket which restricts the width and compels him to play a higher percentage of deliveries.

"The truth is I’ve always found it difficult bowling to Davey, and I still do. By going round the wicket I’ve tried to minimise the width he loves outside off stump but also bowl a fuller length and make him play at 80 to 85 per cent of deliveries,” wrote Broad.



Broad further recalled how former England bowling coach, Ottis Gibson encouraged him to find a way to limit the scoring opportunities for left-handed batsmen and pointed out his higher bowling average against them. 

The seasoned bowler specifically mentioned his experiences with Warner, stating that the southpaw would often sit back and hit him through the offside prior to the Ashes in 2015.

"He used to sit back against me and hit me through the off side, and before the 2015 Ashes, our bowling coach Ottis Gibson pointed out that my average was much higher against left-handers,” added the 37-year-old.

As a result, Broad dedicated four months to practicing bowling from around the wicket to bring the stumps into play while still posing a threat to the outside edge. The Nottinghamshire bowler added that when he played at Trent Bridge eight years ago, he exclusively bowled from around the wicket and grabbed 8/15.

The Ashes series is evenly poised, with Australia leading 2-1 at the moment. The fourth Test at Old Trafford commences from July 19.