Australian cricketer
Born: August 27, 1908
Died: February 25, 2001
Sir Donald Bradman, often regarded as the greatest cricketer of all time, was born on August 27, 1908, in Cootamundra, New South Wales, Australia. Bradman made his debut for Australia in 1928 and quickly established himself as a batting prodigy. Over his 20-year career, he amassed 6,996 runs in Test cricket at an astonishing average of 99.94, a record that remains unparalleled.
Known simply as “The Don,” Bradman was celebrated for his exceptional hand-eye coordination, unyielding concentration, and innovative batting techniques. His 334 against England in 1930 remains one of cricket’s most celebrated innings. Bradman’s dominance on the cricket field transformed the sport, bringing it to the forefront of Australian culture and earning him iconic status.
Beyond his cricketing achievements, Bradman served as a selector, administrator, and mentor, continuing to influence the game after his retirement in 1948. His contributions to cricket were recognized with numerous honors, including being knighted in 1949. Sir Donald Bradman passed away on February 25, 2001, but his legacy endures as the benchmark against which all cricketers are measured.
Don Bradman’s 5 most popular quotes
- Test Cricket is not a light-hearted business, especially that between England and Australia.
- Despite recent sad developments, cricket will survive and remain our most noble game and I shall always remain proud of the part I played in its history and development.
- There are people who wish to draw attention to themselves by attacking me.
- Reading poetry and watching cricket were the sum of my world, and the two are not so far apart as many aesthetes might believe.
- Many cricketers who had more ability than I had, Why they didn’t make more runs than I did, I don’t know.
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