1500th Entry... And A Century That Even A Googly Couldn't Deny

[mcgillianaire]

If Sir Donald Bradman, the greatest batsman in the history of cricket were alive today, he'd be celebrating a century, a number that will forever be associated with his genius. For those who don't know who he is, his accomplishments are quite possibly the greatest individual achievement in world sport. He retired from the game with a batting average of 99.94, missing out on triple-figures rather ironically, by being bowled for a duck (zero) in his final Test innings in 1948. Nobody before, during or after him has left the game even remotely close to his batting average (the next highest is 61). And although he passed away over seven years ago, he will forever be remembered and dearly missed by the cricketing fraternity. His first-class and Test record will never be surpassed. His legacy, immortal. Rest In Peace.

Comments

[pappubahry.livejournal.com]

the next highest is 61
This statement correct, but you need to set the qualification at 43 innings now. Hussey is still averaging 68, and has now batted in more innings than Headley and Pollock (though Sutcliffe averages 60.7 from 84 innings).

[mcgillianaire.livejournal.com]

>Hussey is still averaging 68
True, but that's still far, far away from 99. I can't wait till Hussey runs into bad form... :)