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Sir Donald Bradman’s iconic status as a sportsman, national treasure and international influence will remain intact and unchallenged as long as the game of cricket exists.Bradman’s ranking as the game’s greatest batsman is undeniable, as his test average of 99.94, with a century every third innings, has never been challenged. The modern greats, led by India’s maestro Sachin Tendulkar, concede Bradman hero status - especially significant given Bradman declared Tendulkar his like-image.Beyond the statistics, Bradman’s status within the world cricket community could be measured by the number of champion players and leading administrators - as well as the universal public - who craved an audience with the great man spanning generations.He was the hero Australia needed during the Great Depression and World War II, and after his unparalleled playing career he was regarded as the most astute administrator in world cricket. He mingled with royalty, political heavyweights, the leading cricketers of seven generations, yet, importantly, never lost the common touch. He spent hours every day, even up to his death at 92, replying to letters and requests in a selfless gesture to maintain and strengthen the people’s love of the game.
This new book, Icons Of World Sport Don Bradman is fully endorsed by The Bradman Foundation, which exists to perpetuate The Don’s outstanding life and promote cricket and young cricketers under the auspices of his legacy.
The book, using rare and previously unpublished photographs from The Bradman Foundation and other private collections, as well as memorabilia and personal items, relates Bradman’s tale from humble beginnings in the countryside of NSW to international cricket stardom and homage. We discover his influence on world figures and cricket’s champions, his neighbours and those closest to him about his private life as well as his critical cricket administrative roles, his life as Australia’s most recognisable citizen, and the emotion of his death and the funeral that stopped a nation.
With a foreword by Richie Benaud and featuring new interviews and chapter introductions especially for this book from: Sir Michael Parkinson, Shane Warne, Sir Richard Hadlee, Arthur Morris, Neil Harvey, Sir Alec Bedser, Graeme Pollock, Jacques Kallis, Ranjan Madugalle, James Sutherland and more to be announced in July.
From past and present champions to his bridge partner of 30 years, the legend and life of Sir Donald Bradman is exposed in this his Centenary Year.
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