"I've been frustrated, angry, gutted because it is quite a hard decision to understand. National selector Ed Smith tried to placate Broad with kind words about the future as well as distance himself from the selection of the final XI. “I spoke to Ed Smith last night he said he was involved in picking the 13,” added Broad. “I’m quite pleased I feel frustrated and feel gutted and angry because if I didn’t I’d have a different decision to make. “I don’t think I’ve got anything to prove - England know what I can do.

Source: Daily Mirror July 10, 2020 12:02 UTC