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What was Don Bradman's highest score in first-class cricket?

452 not out. He scored this in a Sheffield Shield game.

In which series did Bradman make his debut as a test player?

1928-29 v England. His initial performance was inauspicious.

Was Bradman ever dropped from the Australian test team?

Yes. Because of his poor performance in his first test against England, the selectors dropped him from the team. He was reinstated shortly afterwards.

Which Australian state did Bradman play for first?

New South Wales. Bradman was born in Cootamundra, New South Wales, and grew up in Bowral, New South Wales, so it's not surprising that he played first-class cricket for that state first.

In 80 test innings, how many times did Bradman pass 50 (including centuries)?

42. An incredible 52.5 percent!

In 80 test innings, how many times did Bradman score a century?

29 times. Sunil Gavaskar broke Bradman's record of the most test centuries, ending up with 34.

How many runs did Bradman amass in his test career?

6,996. 6,996 in only 52 test matches. Once again, an incredible achievement.

Bradman scored 19 test centuries against which country?

England. Jack Hobbs had the most centuries (12) in England-Australia test matches until Bradman smashed his record.

What was Bradman's highest score in test cricket?

334. He scored this against England during the 1930 tour. At the time it was the highest score in test cricket history.

In one of the most famous run chases in test cricket history, Bradman scored 173 not out to help Australia achieve what total?

3 for 404. On a last-day wicket, the 'Invincibles' (as the 1948 Australian team has been called) achieved what was then the highest successful run chase.

Was Bradman left-handed or right-handed?

Right & R.

How many runs did Bradman need to score in his final innings to finish his career with an average of exactly 100?

4. Just one more cover drive to the boundary!

How many runs did he score in his last innings in test cricket?

0. So he missed out on the triple-figure average by just four runs. His career average was 99.94 for test matches.

How did Bradman get out in his final innings?

Bowled by Eric Hollies. After he was bowled, the crowd clapped and cheered him all the way back to the pavilion.

How many years did Bradman's test career last?

20 years.