Broad Controversy

One of the fallouts of the South Africa defeat was some minor controversy surrounding Stuart Broad and a tactic he employed - a subtle point to the field as he ran in to bowl - to try and distract the batsman. It didn't, but he has been warned against its use by the ICC today.

He probably went a bit far with yesterday's experiment, but it's further proof that England have an outstanding, thinking bowler at their disposal. And its worth taking stock of just how good he is becoming.

Broad is third in England's all-time T20 appearance list, behind Pietersen and Collingwood. Incredibly, he recently became England's eighth highest wicket taker in ODI history. He has a Test batting average of 31.35 and has become one of the world's most potent bowlers in all forms of the game, now capable of exceeding 90 mph. And he's 22 years old. Not bad for a player who has endured lows that would end the international careers of lesser men. If Stuart Broad is anything to go by, England's future is bright.