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Sir Donald George Bradman AC (27 August 1908 – 25 February 2001), nicknamed "The Don", was an Australian international cricketer, widely acknowledged as the greatest batsman of all time. His cricketing successes have been claimed by Shane Warne , among others, to make Bradman the "greatest sportsperson" in history.
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Learn about Sir Donald Bradman, the greatest batsman and cricketer of the 20th century, who averaged 99.94 in Test cricket. Explore his biography, achievements, videos, photos and more on ESPNcricinfo.
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- September 27, 1908
- Australia
Feb 25, 2001 · Learn about the life and career of Sir Donald Bradman, the legendary Australian batsman who scored 6996 runs at an average of 99.94 in 52 Test matches. Explore his batting records, achievements, and anecdotes from his autobiography.
May 27, 2024 · Don Bradman, Australian cricketer, one of the greatest run scorers in the history of the game and often judged the greatest player of the 20th century. In Test (international) matches Bradman scored 6,996 runs for Australia and set a record with his average of 99.94 runs per contest.
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Learn about the life and career of Donald Bradman, the greatest batsman of all time, who scored 6,996 Test runs at an average of 99.94. Find out his date of birth, debut, role, batting and bowling styles, and more on the ICC Hall of Fame website.
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Don Bradman's greatness lay not just with his peerless batting and sound captaincy but is reflected in a respect that transcends both the sporting community and national boundaries. His contribution both on and off the field led him to become an undisputed Australian symbol, a role that he successfully maintained throughout his life.
