Sir Don Bradman is widely acknowledged as the greatest cricketer ever to have played the game. Today, on 27th August 2020, the world celebrates his 112th birth anniversary. Several former as well as current cricketers paid tribute to the legendary batsmen. Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar too took to Twitter and remembered the iconic Australian batsman for his batting prowess in world cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar uploaded a picture with Sir Don Bradman and praised him for his unmatchable batting average. He called Sir Don Bradman as one of the biggest inspirations for the young athletes.
“Sir Don Bradman was away from Cricket for several years due to World War II, yet has the highest Test batting average. Today, with concerns about athletes’ form due to uncertainties & long breaks, his career stands even taller as a source of inspiration. Happy birthday Sir Don.” Sachin Tendulkar wrote in his Tweet.
https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1298874583462719493
Sir Bradman, in his international career, had made some excellent records to his name. He played 52 Test matches for Australia and scored 6996 runs at an average of 99.94. He needed just 4 runs in his last Test innings to reach a batting average of 100. However, he got out for a duck.
Besides, he has hit 6 sixes in a single session of a Test match- a feat which still stands high and tall.
Not a lot of people know that Don Bradman has excellent numbers in first-class cricket as well. He played 234 first-class matches and scored 28,067 runs at an average of 95.14. He breathed his last on 27th February 2001 at the age of 92.
