Background
He was born at Nelson, New Zealand.
He was born at Nelson, New Zealand.
Broad was educated at Nelson College from 1886 to 1892.
Broad"s batting style is unknown, though it is known he played as a wicket-keeper. He made a single first-class appearance for Nelson against Wellington at Trafalgar Park in December 1891. Broad ended Nelson"s first-innings of 106 all out unbeaten on 0, while in Wellington"s first-innings of 128 all out he took three catches.
In Nelson"s second-innings of 111 all out, he scored 13 runs before he was dismissed by William Ogier.
In Wellington"s one wicket victory, he also claimed a single catch in their second-innings chase. He died at Marton, Manawatu on 7 April 1913.