Stuart Broad is targeting Ashes victory in the final Test at the Oval after the England fast bowler announced he would retire after the game

Stuart Broad is hoping to end his England career on a high with a series-level win at the Oval on Sunday after announcing this latest Ashes Test will be his last.

The 37-year-old decided to retire at the end of a streak in which he played all five matches and was his side’s top bowler, taking his incredible career tally to 602 wickets from 167 Tests .

An emotional wide revealed his news immediately after hitting out with big mate Jimmy Anderson at the end of a dominant day three for England against Australia.

They closed 389 for nine in their second set, a 377 lead, giving Broad the chance to have the perfect sendoff as he powered his team to victory and drew 2-2.

“It’s been a wonderful run,” said Broad, who is one of only five bowlers in the cricketing world to take 600 Test wickets. “It was just the right time and I’d rather just say so and give him a good chance for the final Australian rounds.

Stuart Broad has announced he will retire from cricket after the final Ashes Test

He finished the third day at bat with longtime teammate James Anderson as England led by 377

Broad vowed to “give it a good chance” when Australia beat last Sunday, having to avoid losing if they are to win the Ashes.

“I feel really good – and even better that we had a brilliant day today and got into the position I hoped we would be in to win a test from the ashes. We’re not going to win this series but we can still finish with a brilliant result here.

“It was weird coming out at bat and when I spoke to Jimmy I got a little emotional. But ultimately, we have a game to win here. We can make the memories afterwards if we do the work.

Broad admitted he had always wanted to retire after an Ashes series, having won more Test wickets than any other England player against Australia with 151, including 20 in that series.

“It has been a huge privilege to wear the England badge as much as I do and I love cricket as much as ever,” added Broad, who will join Sky Sports’ commentary team and insisted that Anderson would not follow him. retirement.

“I found this series to be one of the most enjoyable and entertaining and I always wanted to finish at the top.

“England v Australia has always been the pinnacle for me. I’ve had a love affair with the Ashes all my life and the idea of ​​facing my last ball and playing my last ball against the Australia fills me with joy.

“I made the decision around 8:30 p.m. Friday night, but I’ve been thinking about it for a few weeks. When I went up to Stokesy’s room on Friday night and told him, I’ve felt really happy ever since and satisfied with everything I’ve achieved.

The 37-year-old said this Ashes series had been “one of the most enjoyable and entertaining” of his 167 Test career.

Australian spinner Todd Murphy insisted his side were ‘still in the game’ despite dominating on day three

“The last 14 months have been out of this world for me. I will love cricket forever for that.

Broad was unbeaten in two overnight and Anderson eight steps as England took full control in the fifth Test. Joe Root scored with 91 points, Jonny Bairstow scored 78 and Zak Crawley 73.

The most successful chase in the fourth innings of a Test at the Oval is 263. Only once have Australia chased more than their current required target – Don Bradman’s 404 men beat England at Headingley in 1948.

But Australian spinner Todd Murphy said: “We’re definitely still in the game and the boys will be confident that they can chase whatever they throw at us in the morning.”