Don Bradman is counted among the world's greatest cricketers. During his era, he ruled the world of cricket, and many young players dreamt of becoming cricketers after watching him.
Sports News: Don Bradman's name is etched in golden letters in the history of cricket. This legendary Australian batsman mesmerized cricket lovers worldwide with his exceptional play. Now, the cap he wore during the 1946-47 Ashes series has been purchased by the National Museum of Australia for approximately 2.52 crore rupees.
Price and Purchase of Bradman's Cap
According to ESPN Cricinfo, the National Museum of Australia purchased Bradman's cap for AU$438,500. In Indian Rupees, this amount is approximately 2.52 crore (₹2,52,91,955). The Australian federal government also shared half of the expense for this purchase. Bradman wore this cap while captaining Australia in the 1946-47 Ashes series. This series was the first Test series played against England after World War II. Australia performed brilliantly in this series, winning the Test series 3-0.
Don Bradman is considered the greatest cricketer of all time. He debuted in Test cricket for Australia in 1928 and scored a total of 6,996 runs in 52 Test matches. He hit 29 centuries and 13 half-centuries. Notably, his career average was 99.94, which is unparalleled in cricket history.
Bradman's contribution was not limited to Test cricket alone. He scored 28,067 runs in first-class cricket and smashed 117 centuries. His remarkable performances led Australia to many significant victories and served as a source of inspiration for cricketers worldwide.
Tony Burke Praises the Acquisition
Australian Arts Minister Tony Burke described the purchase of Bradman's cap as an important step in history. He stated, "You'll hardly find an Australian who doesn't know about Don Bradman. Now, as his cap will be housed in the National Museum, future generations will be able to closely learn about our sport and history."
This move will not only inspire sports enthusiasts but also preserve Australia's cricket heritage. Bradman captained Australia in the 1946-47 Ashes series. During this period, he not only set personal records but also provided strategic leadership to the team. The power of his bat and his decision-making abilities led Australia to a splendid victory over England.
