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Clarke surpasses Bradman in most runs list

Clarke surpasses Bradman in most runs list

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Australia captain Michael Clarke has surpassed the run-scoring feat of Australia batting great Don Bradman after completing 7,000 Test runs during the first Test against India in Chennai on Friday.

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Another Sri Lankan batter made his way to the record books with Dimuth Karunaratne...

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Head, Sutherland bag top honours at Australian Cricket Awards

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed the Men's Test Player-of-the-Year award. It marked his first Australian Cricket Award, with Hazlewood taking 30 wickets at just 13.16 in Tests against the West Indies, New Zealand, and India.

'It's Inzamam, not Tendulkar close to Bradman style'

'It's Inzamam, not Tendulkar close to Bradman style'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Australian great Sir Don Bradman himself declared that Sachin Tendulkar reminds him of his own batting style but former English cricketer Tony Shillinglaw has argued through a study that technique wise both the players are as different as chalk and cheese.

Remembering Sir Don Bradman on his 106th birth anniversary

Remembering Sir Don Bradman on his 106th birth anniversary

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Despite losing four years of playing days due to World War II, Don Bradman still is head and shoulders above the rest. Haresh Pandya pays tribute to the incomparable Don Bradman.

Bradman's cap fetches world record

Bradman's cap fetches world record

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The baggy green cap from the 1946-47 Ashes series was sold at Christie's for 35,250 pounds ($58,690).

Nasser Hussain: Bradman great, but Tendulkar greatest

Nasser Hussain: Bradman great, but Tendulkar greatest

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

In the never-ending debate on whether Sir Donald Bradman or Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batsman of all-time, former England captain Nasser Hussain gave his vote goes to the iconic Indian.

Sachin greater than Bradman! There's 'evidence', claims book

Sachin greater than Bradman! There's 'evidence', claims book

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

'While the point of this book is to demonstrate Sachin's superiority over Bradman, it would be a pity if this were to be read as scorning the similarities between them -- their desire to dominate, their eagerness to excel, their genius.'

Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer

Bradman's 452 bat to go under the hammer

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The cricket bat Australia's Don Bradman used to make his highest first-class score is up for sale. The bat with which Bradman scored 452 not out for New South Wales against Queensland in 1930 will be auctioned in Melbourne next week.

Abbas says comparing Babar to Kohli is 'fizool ki baatein'

Abbas says comparing Babar to Kohli is 'fizool ki baatein'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Abbas also acknowledged the consistency displayed by India across formats and said the Rohit Sharma-led team will be a strong contender for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

Kohli: My Best Knock In Australia Is ...

Kohli: My Best Knock In Australia Is ...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

His century in the Perth Test during the 2018-2019 series is rated by many as his finest, which Virat Kohli also acknowledges as his best in Australia.

Cup Extras: 'Tendulkar is better than Bradman'

Cup Extras: 'Tendulkar is better than Bradman'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

English cricket writer Simon Hughes has claimed that Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar is better than the greatest batsman of all time, Sir Donald Bradman.

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The guy revises the record books every game. Rajneesh Gupta gives us the latest numbers on the Indian skipper's awesome exploits on the cricket field.

'Average of 99 in Bradman's era, 70 now'

'Average of 99 in Bradman's era, 70 now'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Instead of his unmatched average of 99, the late Sir Don Bradman saw himself scoring at just 70 in the modern times.

Sir Don Bradman blazer sells for 132,000 Australian dollars

Sir Don Bradman blazer sells for 132,000 Australian dollars

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The blazer worn by Australian cricketing great Donald Bradman during his first series as Test captain sold for A$132,000 ($91,410.00) on Monday, local media reported.

Bumrah shortlisted for ICC Test Cricketer of the Year honour

Bumrah shortlisted for ICC Test Cricketer of the Year honour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Brook is fourth in the list of highest run-scorers in 2024 behind table-topper Root, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal (1,478 runs at 54.74) and England's Ben Duckett (1,149 runs at 37.06).

'The New Bradman' dead

'The New Bradman' dead

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Australian Norman O'Neill, a powerful attacking batsman who suffered unfairly from being dubbed "the new Bradman", has died at the age of 71, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

Ton before lunch: Warner emulates Bradman and other greats

Ton before lunch: Warner emulates Bradman and other greats

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Australia's David Warner cracked a quick-fire century - his fastest at the Sydney Cricket Ground - against Pakistan, on Day 1 of the 3rd Test on Monday.

Unreal to be named with Bradman: Tendulkar

Unreal to be named with Bradman: Tendulkar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

The only current cricketer to be named in ESPNcricinfo's all-time World XI, Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar says he finds it "unreal and extraordinary" to be placed alongside legends such as Don Bradman with whom he would have loved to play.

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Dhawan joins Bradman with century before lunch on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Shikhar Dhawan became the first Indian player to score a century in Test cricket before lunch on the opening day, joining an esteemed list of former cricketers, including the legendary Don Bradman.

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

"One stat stands out: 375,000 people coming through the gates in that Melbourne Test match, beating the record set 90 years ago of 350,000," Shastri said.

As good as Bradman

As good as Bradman

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Steve Waugh will be the first person to wince but the regal esteem he commands in cricket and society rivals that of Sir Don Bradman.

Border hails Ponting as 'best since Bradman'

Border hails Ponting as 'best since Bradman'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Ricky Ponting has been lauded as the best Australian batsmen since Don Bradman after breaking Allan Border's national Test aggregrate in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

'Bradman said Indians are mad about the game'

'Bradman said Indians are mad about the game'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

"He rated Indians much ahead of the Australians in terms of passion for the game," said the Don's friend Richard Mulvaney.

Sehwag has Bradman's genius

Sehwag has Bradman's genius

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Warner in the company of Sir Don Bradman, Harvey

Warner in the company of Sir Don Bradman, Harvey

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

David Warner has become the fourth Australian to have recorded at least 10 centuries after 33 Tests, joining an elite company that includes the likes of Sir Don Bradman and Neil Harvey from the famed 'Invincibles' squad of 1948.

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Smith's game plan to counter India's spin threat...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Smith has rarely, if ever, doubted his own talent but even he was aware that his spell at the top of the order was proving unpopular.

Bradman's 1948 baggy green finds few takers

Bradman's 1948 baggy green finds few takers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Don Bradman's baggy green cap which he wore in the 1948 tour of England where he scored a duck in his final innings to miss out on a Test average of 100 has been put on auction but the initial interest has been lukewarm.

Run-machine Smith equals Bradman, Kallis with 4th consecutive ton

Run-machine Smith equals Bradman, Kallis with 4th consecutive ton

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Australian captain Steve Smith on Wednesday equalled the legendary Sir Donald Bradman and South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis' record of scoring four consecutive hundreds in a Test series.

Australia launches appeal for Bradman cap

Australia launches appeal for Bradman cap

Rediff.com21 May 2003

ACB chairman Bob Merriman said the cap would be put on display in an Australian museum.

Waugh passes Gavaskar, Bradman

Waugh passes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com3 May 2003

'Female Bradman' Betty Wilson dies

'Female Bradman' Betty Wilson dies

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Australian cricketer Betty Wilson, dubbed the 'female Bradman' for her cricketing prowess passed away at the age of 88.

Sachin is India's Don Bradman: Hayden

Sachin is India's Don Bradman: Hayden

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Sachin Tendulkar has always been showered with the biggest of compliments but former Australia opener Matthew Hayden took it to a new level as he placed the senior batsman above the game itself while calling him India's Don Bradman and a "movement in himself".

Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Waugh to be inducted as Bradman Honourees

Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Waugh to be inducted as Bradman Honourees

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's tryst with Australia and "The Don" continues as the legendary batsman will be inducted as a Bradman Honouree along with former Test captain Steve Waugh at a gala dinner in Sydney on October 29.

Tendulkar greater than Bradman, says researcher

Tendulkar greater than Bradman, says researcher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

An Economics researcher claims to have found an answer to one of the biggest debates in international cricket by picking Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest Test batsman ever over late Australian legend Sir Donald Bradman.

Tendulkar breaks Bradman's world record

Tendulkar breaks Bradman's world record

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

Tendulkar became only the second batsman after Sir Don Bradman to make 5000 or more runs against a particular opponent in all forms of international cricket.

Bradman XI crashes to 33-run defeat

Bradman XI crashes to 33-run defeat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Star-studded Bradman XI were bowled out for 104 while chasing 137 by KSCA XI

Centuries galore! Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand

Centuries galore! Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka took complete control of the second Test against New Zealand on Friday as batting sensation Kamindu Mendis scored the fifth century of his young career and helped the hosts post a mammoth 602-5 declared on day two in Galle.

Tendulkar in the same league with Bradman: Wright

Tendulkar in the same league with Bradman: Wright

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Sachin Tendulkar is in the same league with Don Bradman and the batting maestro has it in him to become the first cricketer to hit 100 international centuries, former India coach John Wright said on Thursday.

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Root joins elite club in all-time ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

England star Joe Root is cementing his status as one of the greatest players as he achieved new career-high rating in the latest ICC Men's Test Batter Rankings.