This Sunday, vote for Stuart Broad as BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Broad is up against stiff competition in the shape of Lewis Hamilton, Hollie Doyle, Tyson Fury, Jordan Henderson and Ronnie O'Sullivan. But cricket lovers everywhere know deep in their hearts that none hold a candle to their man's greatness

Now is Stuart Broad's time.

England's second most prolific Test wicket-taker of all time shows no sign of slowing down, as a stellar 2020 with both ball and bat has proved, and now he is up for one of the most prestigious awards in British sport.

Broad is cricket's sole representative on the traditional end-of-year BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist, and he needs your vote to claim a crown rare among cricketers.

Yes, only five have won the award in its 66-year history - Jim Laker, David Steele, Sir Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff and Ben Stokes.

Sure, Broad is up against stiff competition in the shape of Lewis Hamilton, Hollie Doyle, Tyson Fury, Jordan Henderson and Ronnie O'Sullivan.

But cricket lovers everywhere know deep in their hearts that none hold a candle to our man's greatness.

HOW TO VOTE FOR STUART BROAD AS SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

So if you admire Broad's longevity, durability, and bouncebackability, now is your chance to show it.

If you are in awe of 514 Test wickets and 320 international appearances across 14-and-a-half years, get on the phone.

If you've ever attemped a celebrappeal, support the noble art's biggest ambassador and raise your hand.

If you respect Fantasy Football prowess or have dealt with the pain of a lacerated fat pad, do your bit.

If you've ever had a decent meal at the Tap and Run, don't leave your review on Trip Advisor, get on the SPOTY ballot.

Cricket, this Sunday, it's time to recognise one of the greats.

Vote for Stuart Broad as BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

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