On This Day: The legendary Sir Don Bradman was born; check out his rare pics

Former cricketer and legend Sir Donald Bradman was undoubtedly the most renowned name in the game. On his birth anniversary, let's look at some rare pictures from the life of the legend, who is known by many as the greatest ever batsman in the history of cricket

Updated On: 2022-08-27 11:36 AM IST

Don Bradman collage

Sir Don Bradman signing an autograph for a young fan

Sir Donald Bradman walking through crowds after hitting a triple century at Leeds in 1934. Pic/AFP

Donald Bradman in action in Leeds on July 25, 1938. Bradman, acknowledged as the world's greatest ever cricketer, died on February 25, 2001, in Adelaide at the age of 92. Pic/AFP

In December 1928, Bradman penned a small self-memo after his unsuccessful (18 and 1) Test debut against England at Brisbane. It said: If it's difficult I'll do it now If it's impossible I'll do it presently

Sachin Tendulkar and Sir Don Bradman. Sachin has often been compared to Bradman throughout his career

Don Bradman taking stance for another big knock

Undated file photo of signed print of cricket player Sir Donald Bradman. Pic/AFP

Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman walking through crowds after hitting a triple century in Leeds in 1938. Pic/AFP

A classical cover drive by the cricket legend

The Australian batting legend has played 52 Tests and taken 2 wickets. His bowling style was right arm leg break

Hail the greatest! Don Bradman (r) acknowledges the crowd

Here's looking at you kid! Don Bradman smiles for the photographers

On his last day in Tests in 1948, cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman was shockingly dismissed on a duck and hence could not reach a record Test average of 100.

The right spirit: (From left) Johny Gleeson, Erapalli Prasanna, Jak Fingleton, KN Prabhu, Farokh Engineer, Sir Don Bradman and M L Jaisimha share a few laughs over a drink during the 1967-68 tour to Australia. (Pic/mid-day archives)

This May 29 photo taken off TV shows Sir Donald Bradman, Australia's greatest sporting champion, as he breaks a long, self-imposed silence in an appearance on a nationally televised interview that was pre-recorded in Melbourne. Pic/AFP

Sir Donald Bradman (left) passed away on February 25, 2001

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