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England pacer Stuart Broad has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the end of the ongoing fifth Ashes Test against Australia at The Oval in London.

With over 600 Test wickets, Broad will bid adieu the Test cricket as the fifth-highest wicket-taker in red-ball cricket and second among pacers, only behind his longtime teammate James Anderson.

"Tomorrow or Monday will be my last game of cricket. It's been a wonderful ride, a huge privilege to wear the Nottinghamshire and England badge as much as I have," Broad told Sky Sports Cricket at the close of play on day three.

"I'm loving cricket as much as I ever have, it's been a wonderful series to be a part of and I've always wanted to finish at the top. This series feels like it has been the most wonderful and entertaining to be a part of," he added.

Broad revealed that he made his decision on Friday after discussing it with his skipper Ben Stokes.

"I thought a lot about it and even up to last night I wasn't sure, but once I went to Stokesy's room and told him, I felt really happy and content with everything I've achieved in the game," Broad said.

"Ultimately, the decision came down to... I know I wanted to leave the game loving cricket and my lasting memory being of a really enjoyable changing room," he added.

The 37-year-old pacer has played 167 Test matches, 121 One Day Internationals and 56 T20 Internationals, taking 845* wickets.

He became the first England bowler in Ashes history to pick 150 wickets in the first innings of the ongoing fifth Test.

Broad is known for his ability to execute crucial spells at vital times. One of the greatest fast-bowling performances in history will be his 8 for 15 against Australia at Trent Bridge in the 2015 Ashes.

The 2010 T20 World Cup and four Ashes series victories are among the accolades the Nottinghamshire bowler leaves behind in the world of international cricket.

The veteran pacer said he loves the cricket rivalry with Australia and wanted his last spell to come in the Ashes.

"England versus Australia has always been the pinnacle for me. I've loved the battles with Australia which have come my way personally and the team's way. I've got a love affair with Ashes cricket and I think I wanted my last bat and bowl to be in Ashes cricket," Broad said.

Broad was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours list for services to cricket.