Happy Birthday Sir Donald Bradman

• The legendary Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman was born on 27th August 1908. 


• He was known for holding numerous milestones especially the record of the highest batting average in Test format. He averaged 99.94. We wish a very happy birthday and take a look on his contributions made by him in world of cricket.
• In 1920–21, Bradman acted as scorer for the local Bowral team, captained by his uncle George Whatman.
• In October 1920, he filled in when the team was one man short, scoring 37 not out and 29 not out on debut. 
• Bradman became a regular selection for the Bowral team; several outstanding performances earned him the attention of the Sydney daily press.
• Competing on matting-over-concrete pitches, Bowral played other rural towns in the Berrima District competition. Against Wingello, a team that included the future Test bowler Bill O'Reilly, Bradman made 234.
• In the competition final against Moss Vale, which extended over five consecutive Saturdays, Bradman scored 320 not out.
• He was subsequently chosen for the "Country Week" tournaments.
• Selected to replace the unfit Archie Jackson in the NSW team, Bradman made his first-class debut at the Adelaide Oval, aged 19. 
• 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).
• Recalled for the Third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Bradman scored 79 and 112 to become the youngest player to make a Test century.


• Bradman completed the season with 1,690 first-class runs, averaging 93.88.
• He scored 6996 Test runs with 29 tons.
• He also captained the Australian side.