Stuart Broad says he will leave cricket with “pure joy and happiness” after taking the final two wickets as England drew the Ashes with a 49-run victory.
In a thrilling finale, Broad removed the final two Australia batters as England levelled the series at 2-2.
It was a fitting end for an Ashes legend, who announced on Saturday he will retire after the Test.
“It is special,” said 37-year-old Broad, who ends with 604 Test wickets after a 15-year Test career.
“It is a difficult decision to walk away from the game I love but I wanted my last ball to be in an environment that is so special and playing sport I still love – for my lasting memory to be pure joy and happiness.
“That is how I feel now.”
The finish means Broad ends his career having hit his final ball faced for six and taken a wicket with his last delivery.
Australia were 264-3 chasing 384 before a stunning surge from England with Chris Woakes taking 4-50 and off-spinner Moeen Ali a crucial 3-76.
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