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 • Feb. 5, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

An Australia side captained by Don Bradman in his final Test series swept all before them in an undefeated tour during which they won the Ashes 4-0.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Knightly exercise was as much an art as cricket is, and perhaps the only way in which Lancelot did not resemble Bradman was that he was more graceful.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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