Gamble or gambit: Will Stuart Broad’s new run-up keep him in contention for the Ashes
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Derek Pringle takes a look at the pros and cons of the prolific paceman’s decision to trim his run-up as others have done before him

Most cricketers are loathe to tinker with something tried and trusted in their game, but not Stuart Broad. Having taken 433 Test wickets with a run-up 15 strides long he has recently shortened it by five yards in a bid to stay relevant to England’s ambitions as much younger men present their credentials.
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