How everything went right for me that day

What transpired in the mid-day newsroom and beyond following the news of cricket legend Sir Don Bradman’s death on February 25, 2001

The baggy green is adorned with the Australian cricket coat of arms, with "1947-48" embroidered underneath. The 1947-48 contest against India was Bradman's final home Test series before retiring in 1948 with a career batting average of 99.94, earning him the reputation as cricket's greatest batter

The cap is now part of the National Historical Collection in Canberra, where it will join other artefacts connected to Bradman, including a bat he autographed during the 1934 Ashes Test at Trent Bridge. This latest addition is one of only 11 known Bradman baggy greens still in existence, making it a rare and invaluable acquisition

Facing just 27 deliveries, Mitchell Owen accumulated 50 runs, which was laced with six boundaries. During the run chase, along with Owen, Cameron Green was the other half-centurion for the Aussies. Swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell also added another feather in his illustrious international career

The route itself was stunning, cutting through the rolling hills and lush green countryside of New South Wales. 

Auction house Bonhams said Bradman wore the cap during India’s 1947-48 tour of Australia, his last Test series on home soil.

Auction house Bonhams said it was 'the only known baggy green' worn by Bradman during one of his most prolific series

Sri Lanka declared at 602-5 in their first innings and left New Zealand reeling at 22-2 by stumps

Test cricket’s expansion over the years is best explained by the careers of Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar. Bradman played on only 10 Test grounds while Tendulkar played a mammoth 200 matches on 59!

Don Bradman

‘Who is it?’ ‘Andrew McKinlay, Shane’

And thus, faded The Don

Australian legend Don Bradman's Baggy Greens sold out for a whopping USD 460,000

Don Bradman's 'baggy green' cap won during 1946-47 Ashes sells for USD 287,000

Memorable debut for Mitchell Owen as he joins these Australian legends in T20Is

Bradman’s Bowral to Don’s Adelaide

Australia: Don Bradman’s ‘baggy green’ cap sells for over Rs 2 cr at auction

Ultimate cricket memorabilia! Bradman's iconic cap could net 260,000 US dollars

Kamindu equals Bradman as SL command NZ

True reflection of change

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