NEW DELHI: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed England bowler Stuart Broad after he played his last Test match in international cricket at The Oval against Australia on Monday.
Broad had said on Saturday that the fifth Test match of the Ashes series will be his final outing in international cricket.
"A phenomenal career draws to a close. @StuartBroad8, your relentless spells and unwavering dedication will forever be etched in cricket's annals. A fitting end to your career. Enjoy the next innings!" Sachin tweeted.
Broad enjoyed a fairytale finish as England beat Australia by 49 runs to win the fifth Test at The Oval on Monday and end the Ashes series all square at 2-2.
With Australia needing 55 to win, Broad produced a brilliant delivery to take tailender Todd Murphy's outside edge, with Bairstow holding another fine diving catch.
Australia were on the brink of defeat at 329-9.
Broad then had Alex Carey edging behind only for Crawley to drop a tough low chance at second slip before the 37-year-old rounded things off by having the wicketkeeper caught behind.
Broad finished his career with 604 wickets in Test cricket - the fifth highest in the most Test wickets tally after Muttiah Muralitharan (800), Shane Warne (708), James Anderson (690) and Anil Kumble (619).