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IN PHOTOS: Remembering legendary cricketer Don Bradman on his birth anniversary

Updated On: 27 August, 2026 12:01 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

On the birth anniversary of legendary cricketer Don Bradman, here are some of the most iconic records you need to know (Pics: X)

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Don Bradman (Pic: X/@ICC)
Don Bradman (Pic: X/@ICC)
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On August 27, 1908, Sir Donald Bradman, one of the finest batsmen in cricket history was born in Australia'a Cootamundra, who went on to have one of the most illustrious careers in the game
On August 27, 1908, Sir Donald Bradman, one of the finest batsmen in cricket history was born in Australia'a Cootamundra, who went on to have one of the most illustrious careers in the game
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Having represented Australia in 52 Test matches, he holds the record for the most runs scored in a day in the longest format of the game. He created the record during the Test match against England at Leeds, when he smashed 309 runs in 420 balls
Having represented Australia in 52 Test matches, he holds the record for the most runs scored in a day in the longest format of the game. He created the record during the Test match against England at Leeds, when he smashed 309 runs in 420 balls
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It is among quite a few other records. The former cricketer also enjoys the top spot on the list of players with the highest batting average in the traditional format of the game. He donned the Australian Test jersey in 52 games and scored 6996 runs with an average of 99.94. To date, no cricketer has managed to come close to this record
It is among quite a few other records. The former cricketer also enjoys the top spot on the list of players with the highest batting average in the traditional format of the game. He donned the Australian Test jersey in 52 games and scored 6996 runs with an average of 99.94. To date, no cricketer has managed to come close to this record
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The New South Wales-born cricketer also holds the record of the fastest player to complete 6,000 runs in Test cricket. He took 68 innings to reach the feat
The New South Wales-born cricketer also holds the record of the fastest player to complete 6,000 runs in Test cricket. He took 68 innings to reach the feat
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The prolific run-scorer also has the record for the most centuries in consecutive Test matches. Bradman smashed six centuries in consecutive Test matches. Surprisingly, all of his six tons came against England
The prolific run-scorer also has the record for the most centuries in consecutive Test matches. Bradman smashed six centuries in consecutive Test matches. Surprisingly, all of his six tons came against England

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