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Australia's villain No 1: Stuart Broad

November 21, 2013 12:00 IST
An Australian supporter wearing a Stuart Broad T-shirt

As expected England's fast bowler Stuart Broad was at a receiving end of a rough reception from the Australia supporters.

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The 27-year-old is to be blamed as he was involved in controversial role during England's home victory over Australia.

Australia's villain No 1: Stuart Broad

November 21, 2013 12:00 IST
Members from the crowd hold up an anti-Stuart Broad banner

On the opening ball of the Gabba Test the cricket fans in Australia started their banter from the stands.

He is branded as ‘’Stuart Fraud’’.

Australia's villain No 1: Stuart Broad

November 21, 2013 12:00 IST
England's Stuart Broad stands in the outfield in front of a spectator's sign about him

The baby face Broad was public enemy No 1 at the Gabba Test. Whatever he does will be under focus from Australian fans.

David Warner has warned Broad not to get upset by Australian banter from the stands.

Australia's villain No 1: Stuart Broad

November 21, 2013 12:00 IST
A member of the crowd holds up an anti-Stuart Broad newspaper front page

Broad was labelled a cheat after standing his ground despite smashing a ball to slip in the Ashes Test at TrentBridge in July. He was also engaged in time wasting tactics to slow an Australian batting onslaught.

The Courier-Mail implemented a ‘Broad Ban’ during this Test.