Stuart Broad believes being left out of England’s tour of West Indies last year saved his Test career.
After he and Anderson were recalled, Broad was England’s leading wicket-taker in the home summer.
“I don’t think it was designed like that by the selectors but I count myself as pretty lucky,” said Broad.
Speaking before England’s two-Test series against New Zealand gets under way in Mount Maunganui on Thursday (01:00 GMT), Broad added: “If I had gone there on those pitches I’m not sure I’d be here now. Arguably that decision saved my career.
“Looking back a year I would not have chosen to miss the Caribbean but it was a good thing that has happened for me.”
Broad and Anderson were left out almost exactly a year ago in the aftermath of the 4-0 Ashes defeat in Australia, which saw coach Chris Silverwood and director of cricket Ashley Giles sacked.
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