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Interesting facts of Cricket Life of Don Bradman [Birth Century Special] |
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Sports Life
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Written by Team Josh
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Wednesday, 27 August 2008 |
- Bradman’s fastest century was against South Africa in 1931-32. He took just 98 minutes to reach 100 runs mark, however it is unknown that how many balls he faced.
- Don Bradman converted seven consecutive centuries into a score of 150 or more.
- Bradman’s dismal score in his first Test (18 and 1) and his last Test (0) is well known but very few know that he holds the record for the scoring the highest runs by any Austrailan in his second Test (79 and 112) and second last Test (33 and 173 n.o.).
- Don Bradman was the official 12th man for Australia only once, while he was suffering from blow to his arm.
- Bradman is said to have had 1 nickname. Braddles, Goldie, The babe Ruth of Cricket, The Little Fella are a few of them.
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