Sir Donald Bradman dominated his chosen sport of cricket like no other has dominated any sport. Clearly the best batsman to have played the modern game he was a relentless accumulator of runs, often at a rapid rate. He holds or held almost too many records to tabulate.

His Test record was such that he needed to score only 4 in his last test innings to average 100; - he was bowled by Eric Hollies second ball for a duck. No other player in the history of the game has averaged over 65 in international cricket. He took few risks, but was proficient with all strokes. His best scoring stroke was probably the pull, played all along the ground in the arc from mid on to backward square leg. He was an excellent field, particularly in the covers, and a capable leg spin bowler.

He made 19 hundreds against England between 1928 and 1948, including two triple centuries and 6 double centuries. He was Australia's captain between 1936 and 1948, during which time his side won 11 tests, to England's 3. He kept the Ashes through 4 series. For more details, check the statistics page.

The great man passed away 25 February 2001 - may he rest in peace. We will never see his like again.