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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

Smith went on to make an unbeaten 129, in doing so passing England legend Jack Hobbs to go second on the all-time list of Ashes run-scorers, behind only Australian great Donald Bradman.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

When he reached 84, he went past Hobbs' Ashes tally of 3,636 to nestle behind Bradman, then went to three figures with a paddle off Bethell for three.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

They got there for the loss of just three wickets, with Arthur Morris making 182 and Bradman an unbeaten 173.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

He was a sort of Bradman, top of the battling avenges.

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

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