Bradman

British

/ ˈbrædmən /

noun

Sir Don ( ald George ). 1908–2001, Australian cricketer: an outstanding batsman

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Connolly, named Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year last month, could make his T20 World Cup debut in Australia's opening match against Ireland in Colombo next Wednesday.

From Barron's

Bradman had given the cap to Indian cricketer Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni, whose family looked after it for the past 75 years.

From BBC

In Bradman's era players were given a new cap for each series, but now Test debutants are awarded a cap which they retain for their entire career.

From BBC

The cap Bradman gave Sohoni, one of 11 he wore that are known to exist, has never previously been on public display.

From BBC

Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, is widely regarded as cricket's greatest-ever batter and averaged 99.94 across his 52-match Test career.

From BBC

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