Reflecting on his storied career as an ICC match referee, Chris Broad stated that he endured numerous challenges, controversies, and political pressures throughout his 21-year career.
“I was very happy to carry on, but for 20 years, I dodged a lot of bullets, both politically and physically. I look back and I think, ‘you know, 20 years is quite a long time to be doing that job’,” Broad concluded.
During his 21-year career as a match referee, Chris Broad had officiated 123 Tests, 361 ODIs, and 138 T20Is. He wanted to continue, but the ICC did not renew his contract, ending his tenure as the match referee in 2024.