Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Root Recalls Broad's Encounter with Fan in Melbourne
During the 2013/14 Ashes series in Melbourne, England cricketer Stuart Broad encountered a fan wearing a shirt with an expletive about him.
The man, not recognizing Broad, asked for directions.
Joe Root shared this anecdote on Barmy Army TV, highlighting the intense rivalry and fan sentiment of the Ashes series.
Broad was considered a controversial player.
The incident underscores the level of animosity and unawareness some fans had.
Joe Root recounted an incident involving Stuart Broad during the 2013/14 Ashes series.
The event occurred in Melbourne, Australia.
Broad was approached by a man wearing a shirt with a negative message about him.
The man did not recognize Broad and asked for directions.
Root highlighted the strong rivalry and fan sentiment during that time.
- Who
- Stuart Broad and a fan
- What
- Broad was approached by a man wearing a shirt with an expletive about him.
- When
- During the 2013/14 Ashes series
- Where
- Melbourne
- Why
- The man did not recognize Stuart Broad.
- Event
- 2013/14 Ashes Series
- Location of incident
- Melbourne
- Shirt message
- Stuart Broad is a s**t bloke
- Narrator
- Joe Root
- Source
- Barmy Army TV YouTube channel