Sir Donald George Bradman (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001) Nickname- “The Don”. He was an Australian international Cricketer.
He is widely acknowledged as the greatest Batsman of all time. Bradman’s career Test Batting Average of 99.94 has been cited as the greatest achievement by any sportsman in any major sport.
Overview
Sir Bradman only first Batsman who start Hitting in Test Cricket. He made century before lunch in England. Its first time in cricket History. Every Bowler in pressured when he comes in Ground. Greatest ever Greatest.
Career
Playing in only his tenth first-class match, Bradman, nicknamed “Braddles” by his teammates, found his initial Test a harsh learning experience. Caught on a sticky wicket, Australia were all out for 66 in the second innings and lost by 675 runs (still a Test record). Following scores of 18 and 1, the selectors dropped Bradman to twelfth man for the Second Test. An injury to Bill Ponsford early in the match required Bradman to field as substitute while England amassed 636, following their 863 runs in the First Test. RS “Dick” Whitington wrote, “… he had scored only nineteen himself and these experiences appear to have provided him with food for thought”. Recalled for the Third Test at the MCG. Bradman scored 79 and 112 to become the youngest player to make a Test century, although the match was still lost. Another loss followed in the Fourth Test. Bradman reached 58 in the second innings and appeared set to guide the team to victory when he was run out. It was to be the only run out of his Test career. The losing margin was just 12 runs.
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