Stuart Broad has ditched wickets for wines by becoming a plonk connoisseur.
The former English cricketer – who retired last summer – already owns two boozers.
But the 38-year-old bowling legend is now reviewing wine too.
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Broad – engaged to ex-Saturdays singer Mollie King – has teamed up with Laithwaites.
He has recommended three wines to customers.
A Laithwaites spokesperson said: “Ready to be bowled over by the new wine series from England cricket legend Stuart Broad?
“Each ‘Beyond The Wicket’ selection is inspired by Stuart’s experiences touring the world – and delivers superb flavour and quality.
“This trio features mouthwatering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc alongside an elegant rosé and juicy Malbec, both from South Africa.
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“And if you’re new to Laithwaites, you save an extra 30% plus free delivery using code 30OFF – bringing the price down to just £6.99 a bottle.
“Howzat for value?”
Fans were not bowled over by his new role, as reported by What’s The Jam.
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Neil said: “Love Broad but hate it when true sports celebrities put their name and endorsement to piddly poddly brands.
“I think it belittles him and it’s not like he hasn’t got a few quid coming in already.
“It’s like seeing Jimmy Anderson endorsing a new range of Pot Noodle.”
Alan said: “Bound to be a bit ‘winy’.”
Darren joked: “Whine, more like.”
Mark added: “And what exactly does he have to do with this?”
Broad owns The Tap and Run in Upper Broughton, Notts which reopened last June after a devastating fire.
He now has a second called The Griffin Inn, 15 miles away in Swithland, Leics.
Fan Christopher claimed: “He definitely won’t be charging that price in his restaurant in Leicestershire and you definitely need a large bank account to eat at is restaurants”
Yet Alan Oakes said: “Ordered.”
His last match for England saw him take the wicket of Alex Carey to draw the Ashes series with Australia 2-2 at the Oval last July.
He also hit a six with the last ball he faced with the bat – the first player ever to achieve that double feat.
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