He had it all! Broad was the boy come good for Oakham master Hayes

By Richard Edwards

Star pupil: Stuart Broad

STUART Broad’s mastery of a cricket balls extends well beyond the field of play – and began in the physics classroom back at Oakham School.
Much to the surprise of his then teacher, former England and Lancashire batsman, Frank Hayes.
As the son of a former England international, the young Broad arrived at the school with understandably high levels of expectation. And, in keeping with everything he has achieved since, he surpassed them. On and off the field.
Hayes joined another former international, David Steele, ...

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