Broad targets Australia
06/17/2010 10:13:04 PM
story for the Flower regime this year.
While Broad sat out England's 2-0 Test victory over Bangladesh, his replacement Steve Finn was named man of the series.
Between them, the pair are 13 feet tall - and naturally therefore bring similar attributes to the attack.
But Broad believes they can complement one another in a pace battery which may prove the envy of the world.
He added: "He's an exciting bowler; he probably bowls a little bit shorter than me, a bit more (Steve) Harmison-like."
"He's a fantastic prospect, and I'm really excited about getting on the park with him."
Broad also gave Strauss his personal and the team's collective support, following last week's surprising - and short-lived - speculation that the opener's ODI captaincy credentials may be under scrutiny.
"Straussy has played fantastic one-day cricket over the past year," said Broad.
"He's a fantastic captain to play under, a really good leader - and he deserves his place in the one-day side."
"Certainly within the four walls of the changing room there's never been any doubt he's the man to lead us to the World Cup next year."
"As long as all the people in the changing room think he's the man to do the job - and we all certainly do - that's the main thing."