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IND vs WI 2nd Test: Virat Kohli slams 29th hundred; equals Bradman's record

Virat Kohli has equalled great Don Bradman for Test centuries after he hit his 29th ton during the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain

IND vs WI 2nd Test: Virat Kohli slams 29th hundred; equals Bradman's record
Updated On : 21 Jul 2023 | 8:02 PM IST

In his prime, Gavaskar was called the Mumbai Bradman: Ravi Shastri

India head coach Ravi Shastri unveiled the portrait of his former skipper Sunil Gavaskar for the Bowral Museum on the eve of the third Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.Shastri showered praise on his former skipper and explained why he believes that Gavaskar was the best opening batsman he had seen."Gavaskar is easily the best opening batsman I have ever seen. I had the privilege to play under him. He was the master tactician, nothing fazed him. 13 hundred against West Indies is a tribute to the way he played the game and in his prime, he was called the Mumbai Bradman when he was getting all those hundreds. For me it's an honour to unveil this," Shastri said in a video posted by BCCI.The coach also launched a new book 'India's 71-Year Test: The Journey to Triumph in Australia'.According to a report in cricket.com.au, the book features more than 200 pictures, many of which were found languishing in the United States of America (USA) and purchased by ...

In his prime, Gavaskar was called the Mumbai Bradman: Ravi Shastri
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 3:05 AM IST

Here's how Don Bradman helped Langer to tackle medium pacers in Tests

Australian coach Justin Langer has revealed the advice he received from Sir Donald Bradman in order to tackle medium pacers in the longest format of the game

Here's how Don Bradman helped Langer to tackle medium pacers in Tests
Updated On : 18 Nov 2020 | 4:38 PM IST

Thinking about forced break? Think about Sir Don Bradman and WW II: Sachin

The Covid-19-forced break and the uncertainty it brought has turned the athletes into a worried lot but iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has an advice for them

Thinking about forced break? Think about Sir Don Bradman and WW II: Sachin
Updated On : 27 Aug 2020 | 11:17 PM IST

Brett Lee believes Steve Smith can become as good as Sir Don Bradman

Smith has come back strongly after serving the one-year ban for his part in the infamous Cape Town ball-tampering scandal and that is one of the reasons why he is choosing him over Kohli, says Lee

Brett Lee believes Steve Smith can become as good as Sir Don Bradman
Updated On : 26 May 2020 | 4:09 PM IST

Rohit Sharma breaks Don Bradman's 71-yr-old batting average record at home

The right-handed batsman broke the 71-year-old record previously held by Bradman. The legendary cricketer had an average of 98.22 at home soil in Test Cricket.

Rohit Sharma breaks Don Bradman's 71-yr-old batting average record at home
Updated On : 22 Oct 2019 | 8:26 PM IST

Kohli breaks Don Bradman's record of most 150-plus scores as Test captain

Kohli has crossed 150-run mark nine times as India skipper, one more than Bradman, who had achieved the feat eight times in his illustrious career.

Kohli breaks Don Bradman's record of most 150-plus scores as Test captain
Updated On : 11 Oct 2019 | 5:08 PM IST

All in the game: The history of friction in the sporting world

From Sir Don Bradman to Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Sourav Ganguly, a cursory study of cricket history throws up interesting examples of conflict between players

All in the game: The history of friction in the sporting world
Updated On : 03 Aug 2019 | 1:07 AM IST

Google remembers Don Bradman on 110th birth anniversary

He is known for leading an Australian team known as 'The Invincibles' on a record-breaking unbeaten tour of England.

Google remembers Don Bradman on 110th birth anniversary
Updated On : 27 Aug 2018 | 6:48 AM IST