Badman’s Baggy Green defines the legacy of Sir Donald “The Don Bradman”, an Australian cricket legend widely regarded as the greatest batsman in history. Born on 27 August 1908 in Cootamundra, he revolutionized batting with a Test average of 99.94, a figure still unmatched in international cricket.
Over a 20‑year career from 1928 to 1948, Bradman scored 6,996 Test runs and set numerous records while leading Australia with distinction. Even after retiring, he remained influential in cricket as an administrator and selector, cementing his status as an enduring sporting icon.
Don Bradman: Baggy Green Cap
A Baggy Green cap worn by the legendary Australian cricketer Bradman during the 1947-48 series against India has been sold for A$460,000 (£232,000) at an auction. After adding a buyer’s premium of A$75,900, the total price came to A$535,900, making it the most expensive Baggy Green ever sold.
Don Bradman: Special Cap for an Indian Cricketer
Bradman had given this special cap to Indian cricketer Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni, who played four Tests for India. Sohoni’s family kept the cap safe for 75 years, rarely allowing anyone to see it.
According to Lee Hames, the chief operating officer of Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, family members could only view it for five minutes when they turned 16. The cap, which has “D.G. Bradman” and “S.W. Sohoni” inscribed inside, is in good condition and will now be kept on display at an Australian museum.
Don Bradman: Test Average of 99.94
Bradman, who passed away in 2001 at the age of 92, is widely regarded as cricket’s greatest-ever batter, with a phenomenal Test average of 99.94 across 52 matches. The 1947-48 series against India was his last on home soil. He scored 715 runs in six innings, including three centuries, a double hundred, and his 100th first-class hundred. Australia won the series 4-0, while India was playing their first international tour as an independent country.
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