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A baggy green cap worn by Donald Bradman fetched AUS $460,000 (US $319,000) at public auction in Australia on Monday (January 26), a record price for a cap worn by the Australian cricket legend. The price paid for the cap, once a 16.5% buyer’s premium of AUS $75,900 is added, totals A$535,900, beating the previous record holder, a baggy green from the same series – against India in 1947/48 – that was sold in 2024. That cap was bought for A$479,700, including the buyer’s premium, at auction.&nbsp;Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, had given the cap sold on Monday (January 26) to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev ‘Ranga’ Sohoni.&nbsp;Inside, it bears the inscriptions: ‘D.G. Bradman’ and ‘S.W. Sohoni’.&nbsp;Back in Bradman’s day the baggy green cap was awarded for each series they played – a contrast to the present day where only one is handed out on Test debut.&nbsp;Sohoni’s family looked after the cap until it was put up for auction – Sohoni died in 1993 aged 75.&nbsp;The buyer requested anonymity, but it will go on display at an Australian museum.&nbsp;“That’s over three generations under lock and key,” said Lee Hames, the Chief Operating Officer of Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, who held the auction. “If you were a family member you were only allowed to look at it when you were 16-years-old for five minutes,” he said.&nbsp;The series was notable for being India’s first as an independent country and Bradman’s last on home soil.&nbsp;Bradman made it a memorable one, scoring 715 runs – including his 100th first-class century – as the Australians romped to a 4-0 series win.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bradman is widely regarded as cricket’s greatest-ever batter and averaged 99.94 in his 52-match Test career.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, had given the cap sold on Monday (January 26) to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev ‘Ranga’ Sohoni.

A baggy green cap worn by Donald Bradman fetched AUS $460,000 (US $319,000) at public auction in Australia on Monday (January 26), a record price for a cap worn by the Australian cricket legend. The price paid for the cap, once a 16.5% buyer’s premium of AUS $75,900 is added, totals A$535,900, beating the previous record holder, a baggy green from the same series – against India in 1947/48 – that was sold in 2024. That cap was bought for A$479,700, including the buyer’s premium, at auction. Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, had given the cap sold on Monday (January 26) to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev ‘Ranga’ Sohoni. Inside, it bears the inscriptions: ‘D.G. Bradman’ and ‘S.W. Sohoni’. Back in Bradman’s day the baggy green cap was awarded for each series they played – a contrast to the present day where only one is handed out on Test debut. Sohoni’s family looked after the cap until it was put up for auction – Sohoni died in 1993 aged 75. The buyer requested anonymity, but it will go on display at an Australian museum. “That’s over three generations under lock and key,” said Lee Hames, the Chief Operating Officer of Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers, who held the auction. “If you were a family member you were only allowed to look at it when you were 16-years-old for five minutes,” he said. The series was notable for being India’s first as an independent country and Bradman’s last on home soil. Bradman made it a memorable one, scoring 715 runs – including his 100th first-class century – as the Australians romped to a 4-0 series win. Meanwhile, Bradman is widely regarded as cricket’s greatest-ever batter and averaged 99.94 in his 52-match Test career. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bradman, who died aged 92 in 2001, had given the cap sold on Monday (January 26) to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev ‘Ranga’ Sohoni.

Donald Bradman’s baggy green fetches record price at Gold Coast auction

Steve Smith doesn’t age, but even when he does, he does it like a fine wine. The veteran Australian batter completed his 37th Test hundred, his first in the ongoing Ashes and 13th against England, on day three of the Sydney Test, helping Australia take the first-inning lead. After Travis Head punished England with his third hundred of this series earlier in the day, Smith piled up more misery with his unbeaten 129, with Australia leading by 134 runs and three wickets remaining (for 514).&nbsp;Smith’s hundred on Tuesday (Jan 6) places him second behind the great Sir Donald George Bradman for the most Ashes centuries, who sits at the top with 19 tons against England, six more than Smith. Not only this, but Smith is also second to him (Bradman has 5028 runs against ENG) for the most Ashes runs (3682*) and counting, surpassing England legend Jack Hobbs (3636).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/scg-test-day-3-travis-head-163-helps-australia-cut-england-first-inning-deficit-smith-eyes-ashes-ton-1767673404379">SCG Test, Day 3: Travis Head’s 163 helps Australia cut ENG’s first-inning deficit; Smith eyes Ashes ton</a> &nbsp;Moreover, Smith’s unbeaten knock also helped him sit in the fourth place for a player with the most runs against a single opponent (England, in his case) in international cricket, having scored 5085 runs and counting in 90 matches.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Meanwhile, Australia began day three with Head and night watchman Michael Neser taking strides. Following Neser’s dismissal on 24 off Brydon Carse, the English seamer accounted for Usman Khawaja, playing his last Test, soon after on 17. Keeper-batter Alex Carey departed next on 16 before Cameron Green, and Smith added 71 for the seventh wicket, with Smith completing his record hundred in the meantime. &nbsp;All-rounder Green got out on 37, with Smith and Beau Webster seeing off the remaining overs. &nbsp;Earlier, Smith’s opponent and another batting giant, England’s Joe Root, slammed his 41st Test hundred in the first inning, his second of this summer Down Under, also making this the first-ever occasion when the two struck hundreds in the same match.&nbsp; &nbsp;With two days remaining and the hosts sitting in the driver’s seat, it would require a monumental effort from the visitors to come back into this game and win it, ensuring they are ending this series (2-3).

After Travis Head punished England with his third hundred of this series earlier in the day, Smith piled up more misery with his unbeaten 129, with Australia leading by 134 runs and three wickets remaining (for 514).

Steve Smith doesn’t age, but even when he does, he does it like a fine wine. The veteran Australian batter completed his 37th Test hundred, his first in the ongoing Ashes and 13th against England, on day three of the Sydney Test, helping Australia take the first-inning lead. After Travis Head punished England with his third hundred of this series earlier in the day, Smith piled up more misery with his unbeaten 129, with Australia leading by 134 runs and three wickets remaining (for 514). Smith’s hundred on Tuesday (Jan 6) places him second behind the great Sir Donald George Bradman for the most Ashes centuries, who sits at the top with 19 tons against England, six more than Smith. Not only this, but Smith is also second to him (Bradman has 5028 runs against ENG) for the most Ashes runs (3682*) and counting, surpassing England legend Jack Hobbs (3636). Also read | SCG Test, Day 3: Travis Head’s 163 helps Australia cut ENG’s first-inning deficit; Smith eyes Ashes ton Moreover, Smith’s unbeaten knock also helped him sit in the fourth place for a player with the most runs against a single opponent (England, in his case) in international cricket, having scored 5085 runs and counting in 90 matches. WATCH VIDEO -

After Travis Head punished England with his third hundred of this series earlier in the day, Smith piled up more misery with his unbeaten 129, with Australia leading by 134 runs and three wickets remaining (for 514).

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A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian great Don&nbsp;Bradman&nbsp;sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as collectors vied to own a rare piece of cricketing history.&nbsp; The tattered garment -- almost 80 years old -- was sun-faded, showed signs of "insect damage" and had a torn peak. Auction house Bonhams said&nbsp;Bradman&nbsp;wore the cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, his last Test series on home soil.

In an auction lasting 10 minutes, a flurry of bidding pushed the price from a starting point of $160,000 to a winning offer of $250,000 (Aus$390,000). The total cost was $310,000 once "buyer's premium" fees were tacked on.

Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by&nbsp;Bradman&nbsp;during the series, in which he scored 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75, with three centuries and a double-hundred. Australia's cricketers are awarded the dark green woollen caps before Test debuts and they are revered by players and fans alike, often the more battered the better.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A different "baggy green" worn by&nbsp;Bradman&nbsp;during his Test debut in 1928 fetched $290,000 when it went under the hammer in 2020.&nbsp; That was far less than the $650,000 paid for Shane Warne's baggy green when he put it up for sale to help Australian bushfire victims earlier that year.&nbsp;

Bradman&nbsp;retired with an all-time-high Test batting average of 99.94 and has been described by cricket authority Wisden as the greatest to "have ever graced the gentleman's game".&nbsp;

He died in 2001 aged 92.

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A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian great Don Bradman sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as collectors vied to own a rare piece of cricketing history.

A "baggy green" Test cap worn by Australian great Don Bradman sold for $250,000 at auction on Tuesday as collectors vied to own a rare piece of cricketing history. The tattered garment -- almost 80 years old -- was sun-faded, showed signs of "insect damage" and had a torn peak. Auction house Bonhams said Bradman wore the cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, his last Test series on home soil. In an auction lasting 10 minutes, a flurry of bidding pushed the price from a starting point of $160,000 to a winning offer of $250,000 (Aus$390,000). The total cost was $310,000 once "buyer's premium" fees were tacked on. Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by Bradman during the series, in which he scored 715 runs in six innings at an average of 178.75, with three centuries and a double-hundred. Australia's cricketers are awarded the dark green woollen caps before Test debuts and they are revered by players and fans alike, often the more battered the better. Also read: 2nd Test: Taijul Islam spins Bangladesh to series levelling win vs West Indies A different "baggy green" worn by Bradman during his Test debut in 1928 fetched $290,000 when it went under the hammer in 2020. That was far less than the $650,000 paid for Shane Warne's baggy green when he put it up for sale to help Australian bushfire victims earlier that year. Bradman retired with an all-time-high Test batting average of 99.94 and has been described by cricket authority Wisden as the greatest to "have ever graced the gentleman's game". He died in 2001 aged 92. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sir Don Bradman's 'baggy green' cap sold for whopping amount at auction

An Australian cricket enthusiast has paid a staggering $479,700 for one of Sir Donald Bradman’s Test caps at auction, highlighting the enduring allure of the cricket legend and the cherished baggy green. This particular cap was worn by Bradman during the 1947-48 home series against India. Watch to know more!

Don Bradman’s Baggy Green Sold At Auction For Nearly $500,000 | GRAVITAS | WION

Virat Kohli roared back to form in India's first Test versus Australia, in Perth, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he scored an impressive 100 not out in the second innings, helping India secure a massive 295-run win.

Ahead of the second Test, to be held at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Kohli is on the cusp of equalling Sir Don Bradman's huge record. Bradman&nbsp;holds the record for most international hundreds by a batter in a visiting country, with 11 tons in 19 matches in England from 1930-1948. Kohli, on the other hand, has 10 centuries in Australia from 43 games, starting from 2011.&nbsp;

Batters with most 100s in visiting countries:

Don Bradman (Australia) - 11 in England 
Virat Kohli (India) - 10 in Australia 
Jack Hobbs (England) - 9 in Australia 
Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 9 in Sri Lanka 
Sir Viv Richards (West Indies) - 8 in England 
Sunil Gavaskar (India) - 7 in West Indies

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Kohli -- with 81 international tons -- has a bright chance of levelling Bradman's elite record in Adelaide, his happy hunting ground. At the Adelaide Oval, the Indian star batter averages an impressive 63.62 with 509 runs with three hundreds and a fifty in four Tests. Even in the white-ball formats, Kohli has played some memorable knocks at the Adelaide Oval. Thus, he will be eager to carry on with the momentum and get a big score in the upcoming day-night Test between India and Australia, starting on December 6.

After a big win in Perth, India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 and Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will be desperate to add to Australia's woes in the pink-ball contest. Pat Cummins-led Australia have lost only a solitary day-night Test, out of the 12 played.

Virat Kohli roared back to form in India's first Test versus Australia, in Perth, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he scored an impressive 100 not out in the second innings, helping India secure a massive 295-run win.

Virat Kohli roared back to form in India's first Test versus Australia, in Perth, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he scored an impressive 100 not out in the second innings, helping India secure a massive 295-run win. Ahead of the second Test, to be held at the picturesque Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Kohli is on the cusp of equalling Sir Don Bradman's huge record. Bradman holds the record for most international hundreds by a batter in a visiting country, with 11 tons in 19 matches in England from 1930-1948. Kohli, on the other hand, has 10 centuries in Australia from 43 games, starting from 2011. Batters with most 100s in visiting countries: Don Bradman (Australia) - 11 in England Virat Kohli (India) - 10 in Australia Jack Hobbs (England) - 9 in Australia Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 9 in Sri Lanka Sir Viv Richards (West Indies) - 8 in England Sunil Gavaskar (India) - 7 in West Indies Also read: BGT 2024-25: Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar 'loving palpable panic' in Australia team Kohli -- with 81 international tons -- has a bright chance of levelling Bradman's elite record in Adelaide, his happy hunting ground. At the Adelaide Oval, the Indian star batter averages an impressive 63.62 with 509 runs with three hundreds and a fifty in four Tests. Even in the white-ball formats, Kohli has played some memorable knocks at the Adelaide Oval. Thus, he will be eager to carry on with the momentum and get a big score in the upcoming day-night Test between India and Australia, starting on December 6. After a big win in Perth, India lead the five-match Test series 1-0 and Rohit Sharma & Co. will be desperate to add to Australia's woes in the pink-ball contest. Pat Cummins-led Australia have lost only a solitary day-night Test, out of the 12 played.

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A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman Don Bradman will be auctioned in Sydney on Tuesday, with the tattered "baggy green" expected to fetch as much as US$260,000.

Bradman donned the woollen cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, which marked the touring side's first Tests on foreign soil after gaining independence.

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Auction house Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by Bradman during one of his most prolific series.

Bradman scored 715 runs in six innings against the tourists at an average of 178.75, with three centuries and a double-hundred.

Australia's Test cricketers are awarded the dark green caps, which are revered by players and fans.

Despite considerable fading, signs of insect damage and a torn peak, Bonhams expect the cap to fetch between US$195,000 and US$260,000.

Bradman retired with an all-time high Test batting average of 99.94, and has been described by cricket authority Wisden as the greatest to "have ever graced the gentleman's game".&nbsp;

A different "baggy green" worn by Bradman during his Test debut in 1928 fetched US$290,000 in 2020 -- a then-record for one of the cricket legend's caps.&nbsp;

But that was far less than the US$650,000 paid for spin legend Shane Warne's baggy green when he put it up for sale to help Australian bushfire victims earlier that year.&nbsp;

Bradman died in 2001 aged 92 and Warne passed away in 2022 aged 52.&nbsp;

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A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman Don Bradman will be auctioned in Sydney on Tuesday, with the tattered "baggy green" expected to fetch as much as US$260,000.

A cap worn by Australia's greatest batsman Don Bradman will be auctioned in Sydney on Tuesday, with the tattered "baggy green" expected to fetch as much as US$260,000. Bradman donned the woollen cap during India's 1947-48 tour of Australia, which marked the touring side's first Tests on foreign soil after gaining independence. ALSO READ: BGT 2024-25: India vs PM XI | Shubman Gill, Harshit Rana star in pink-ball practice game Auction house Bonhams said it was "the only known baggy green" worn by Bradman during one of his most prolific series. Bradman scored 715 runs in six innings against the tourists at an average of 178.75, with three centuries and a double-hundred. Australia's Test cricketers are awarded the dark green caps, which are revered by players and fans. Despite considerable fading, signs of insect damage and a torn peak, Bonhams expect the cap to fetch between US$195,000 and US$260,000. Bradman retired with an all-time high Test batting average of 99.94, and has been described by cricket authority Wisden as the greatest to "have ever graced the gentleman's game". A different "baggy green" worn by Bradman during his Test debut in 1928 fetched US$290,000 in 2020 -- a then-record for one of the cricket legend's caps. But that was far less than the US$650,000 paid for spin legend Shane Warne's baggy green when he put it up for sale to help Australian bushfire victims earlier that year. Bradman died in 2001 aged 92 and Warne passed away in 2022 aged 52. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Don Bradman’s ‘baggy green’ cap expected to fetch enormous money in Sydney auction

It was a landmark day for Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis after he scored an unbeaten 182 against New Zealand on Day 2 of the Galle Test on Friday (Sep 27). Mendis, who is playing in his seventh Test match for Sri Lanka went level with the great Don Bradman for the fastest 1000 Test runs in the format. At Stumps on Day 2, New Zealand closed at 22/2 in 14 overs while Sri Lanka earlier declared at 602/5 with three centurions in their ranks.

<h2>Kamindu Mendis joins Don Bradman’s elite club</h2>

Having scored his fifth hundred in the year he overtook Joe Root for most runs in the calendar year. However, his biggest achievement was going level with Bradman for the fewest innings taken to complete 1000 Test runs. It took him 13 innings to level with Bradman and now sits second on the honorary list after Everton Weekes.

Mendis made his debut in the Test format in July 2022 against Australia and has since been an integral part of the side. He has also scored five hundreds during the same time making him the Asian player fastest to reach five Test hundreds in just 13 innings.

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<h2>Fastest to 1000 Test runs</h2>

Herbert Sutcliffe - 12 innings

Everton Weekes - 12 innings

Kamindu Mendis - 13 innings

Don Bradman - 13 innings

Vinod Kambli - 14 innings

<h2>Sri Lanka on top after Day 2</h2>

Having won the opening Test by 63 runs, New Zealand needed a good response to stay in the hunt for a comeback. However, those hopes were dashed after Kamindu Mendis’ hundreds were coupled with tons from Dinesh Chandimal (116) and Kusal Mendis (unbeaten 106). Interestingly, former captain Angelo Mathews narrowly missed out on a hundred having been dismissed for 88 by Glenn Phillips.

Phillips was the most successful Kiwi bowler having ended with figures of 141/3 while Tim Southee scalped one.

It was a landmark day for Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis after he scored an unbeaten 182 against New Zealand on Day 2 of the Galle Test on Friday (Sep 27). Mendis, who is playing in his seventh Test match for Sri Lanka went level with the great Don Bradman for the fastest 1000 Test runs in the format.

It was a landmark day for Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis after he scored an unbeaten 182 against New Zealand on Day 2 of the Galle Test on Friday (Sep 27). Mendis, who is playing in his seventh Test match for Sri Lanka went level with the great Don Bradman for the fastest 1000 Test runs in the format. At Stumps on Day 2, New Zealand closed at 22/2 in 14 overs while Sri Lanka earlier declared at 602/5 with three centurions in their ranks. Kamindu Mendis joins Don Bradman’s elite club Having scored his fifth hundred in the year he overtook Joe Root for most runs in the calendar year. However, his biggest achievement was going level with Bradman for the fewest innings taken to complete 1000 Test runs. It took him 13 innings to level with Bradman and now sits second on the honorary list after Everton Weekes. Mendis made his debut in the Test format in July 2022 against Australia and has since been an integral part of the side. He has also scored five hundreds during the same time making him the Asian player fastest to reach five Test hundreds in just 13 innings. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour Fastest to 1000 Test runs Herbert Sutcliffe - 12 innings Everton Weekes - 12 innings Kamindu Mendis - 13 innings Don Bradman - 13 innings Vinod Kambli - 14 innings Sri Lanka on top after Day 2 Having won the opening Test by 63 runs, New Zealand needed a good response to stay in the hunt for a comeback. However, those hopes were dashed after Kamindu Mendis’ hundreds were coupled with tons from Dinesh Chandimal (116) and Kusal Mendis (unbeaten 106). Interestingly, former captain Angelo Mathews narrowly missed out on a hundred having been dismissed for 88 by Glenn Phillips. Phillips was the most successful Kiwi bowler having ended with figures of 141/3 while Tim Southee scalped one.

SL vs NZ, 2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis joins Don Bradman in elite company after fifth Test century in 2024

Ahead of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Steve Smith, who is gearing up for his 100th Test match when Australia and England lock horns in the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, and will become the 14th Australian to reach three-figure Test appearances. Easily one of the greatest Test batters of current times, and a modern-day great, Smith has been Australia's go-to-batter in whites. Thus, Ponting made a big claim as he feels Smith is Australia's second-greatest batter after Don Bradman.&nbsp;

<h2>'If it all ended tomorrow, Steve Smith would be Australia's second-greatest batter after Bradman'</h2>

"If it all ended tomorrow, he'd be the second-greatest batsman Australia have produced after Don Bradman. Statistically, you cannot argue with that. He's achieving things so quickly. Even at Lord's, he became the second-fastest in history to reach 9,000 Test runs," Ponting said while speaking with Nasser Hussain for the Daily Mail.

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The former Aussie skipper added, "Quickest to 32 Test hundreds, innings-wise. It doesn't look as though he's slowing down. He has been a bit guarded about how long he will go on for, which is a bit strange to me. He jokes about not being able to sleep. With the number of hundreds he scores, he should be able to sleep pretty easily, I reckon."

Smith started his career as a leg spinner but soon became a handy batter and is now regarded highly in the Test format. In 99 Tests, the right-hander has&nbsp;9,113 runs at an average of&nbsp;59.56 with 32 hundreds and 37 half-centuries. He was awarded the ICC Test Player of the Decade in December 2020. He continues to score heaps of runs and slammed a century in Australia's 209-run win over India in the WTC final.

In the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, Smith returned as the Player-of-the-Match for his 110 in the first innings. He will be eager to score another triple-figure knock in the upcoming third Ashes Test with Pat Cummins &amp; Co. leading the series 2-0.

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Ahead of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Steve Smith, who is gearing up for his 100th Test match when Australia and England lock horns in the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, and will become the 14th Australian to reach three-figure Test appearances.

Ahead of the third Ashes Test, at Leeds, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting lavished huge praise on Steve Smith, who is gearing up for his 100th Test match when Australia and England lock horns in the third Test, at Leeds, Headingley, and will become the 14th Australian to reach three-figure Test appearances. Easily one of the greatest Test batters of current times, and a modern-day great, Smith has been Australia's go-to-batter in whites. Thus, Ponting made a big claim as he feels Smith is Australia's second-greatest batter after Don Bradman. 'If it all ended tomorrow, Steve Smith would be Australia's second-greatest batter after Bradman' "If it all ended tomorrow, he'd be the second-greatest batsman Australia have produced after Don Bradman. Statistically, you cannot argue with that. He's achieving things so quickly. Even at Lord's, he became the second-fastest in history to reach 9,000 Test runs," Ponting said while speaking with Nasser Hussain for the Daily Mail. Also Read: Ashes 2023: England likely to replace Pope with THIS batter at No.3 as Headingley gets ready for third Test The former Aussie skipper added, "Quickest to 32 Test hundreds, innings-wise. It doesn't look as though he's slowing down. He has been a bit guarded about how long he will go on for, which is a bit strange to me. He jokes about not being able to sleep. With the number of hundreds he scores, he should be able to sleep pretty easily, I reckon." Smith started his career as a leg spinner but soon became a handy batter and is now regarded highly in the Test format. In 99 Tests, the right-hander has 9,113 runs at an average of 59.56 with 32 hundreds and 37 half-centuries. He was awarded the ICC Test Player of the Decade in December 2020. He continues to score heaps of runs and slammed a century in Australia's 209-run win over India in the WTC final. In the second Ashes Test, at Lord's, Smith returned as the Player-of-the-Match for his 110 in the first innings. He will be eager to score another triple-figure knock in the upcoming third Ashes Test with Pat Cummins & Co. leading the series 2-0. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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India are set to lock horns with Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, which commences on June 07 (Wednesday) at The Oval, London. In the inaugural WTC cycle, Virat Kohli-led India dominated almost every series and qualified for the final where they lost to New Zealand by eight wickets. This time around, the No. 1 ranked Indian team will aim to go past their opposition and end their ten-year-long ICC title drought.

Ahead of the marquee battle between India and Australia, Virat Kohli is on the cusp of achieving some big milestones if he gets going in the forthcoming WTC summit clash. If the 34-year-old Kohli gets going in the mega clash and scores a ton, it will be his 29th in the longest format. Thus, he will equal Sir Don Bradman's tally.

Among the active cricketers, Kohli only be behind Australia's Steve Smith&nbsp;(30 tons) and join&nbsp;former England skipper Joe Root&nbsp;with 29 tons each.

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<h2>Kohli eyes head coach Dravid's record</h2>

In addition, Kohli has a chance to go past head coach Rahul Dravid.&nbsp;In 24 Tests against the Aussies, he has&nbsp;1,979 runs at an average of 48.26. If he scores 188 more, Kohli will surpass&nbsp;Dravid's tally against Australia&nbsp;(who ended his career with 2,166 runs after Sachin Tendulkar's 3630&nbsp;and VVS Laxman's 2434).

Lastly, Kohli will also take over Virender Sehwag's run-tally in whites (8,586) with 170, or more, runs in the WTC final. At present, he has&nbsp;8416 runs in 108 Tests.&nbsp;Thus, he has a chance to become India's&nbsp;fifth-highest run-getter in Tests.&nbsp;Tendulkar (15,921), Dravid (13,288), Sunil Gavaskar (10,122), and Laxman (8,781) lead the list followed by Sehwag.

In his last Test inning, which came against Australia in the final match of the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home, Kohli returned with a sublime 186&nbsp;in March. Thus, India will hope for another daddy hundred from him in the WTC final showdown versus Pat Cummins &amp; Co.

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India are set to lock horns with Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, which commences on June 07 (Wednesday) at The Oval, London. In the inaugural WTC cycle, Virat Kohli-led India dominated almost every series and qualified for the final where they lost to New Zealand by eight wickets.

India are set to lock horns with Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, which commences on June 07 (Wednesday) at The Oval, London. In the inaugural WTC cycle, Virat Kohli-led India dominated almost every series and qualified for the final where they lost to New Zealand by eight wickets. This time around, the No. 1 ranked Indian team will aim to go past their opposition and end their ten-year-long ICC title drought. Ahead of the marquee battle between India and Australia, Virat Kohli is on the cusp of achieving some big milestones if he gets going in the forthcoming WTC summit clash. If the 34-year-old Kohli gets going in the mega clash and scores a ton, it will be his 29th in the longest format. Thus, he will equal Sir Don Bradman's tally. Among the active cricketers, Kohli only be behind Australia's Steve Smith (30 tons) and join former England skipper Joe Root with 29 tons each. Also Read: 'Winning the WTC final will mean everything to us': Indian captain Rohit Sharma ahead of Australia tie Kohli eyes head coach Dravid's record In addition, Kohli has a chance to go past head coach Rahul Dravid. In 24 Tests against the Aussies, he has 1,979 runs at an average of 48.26. If he scores 188 more, Kohli will surpass Dravid's tally against Australia (who ended his career with 2,166 runs after Sachin Tendulkar's 3630 and VVS Laxman's 2434). Lastly, Kohli will also take over Virender Sehwag's run-tally in whites (8,586) with 170, or more, runs in the WTC final. At present, he has 8416 runs in 108 Tests. Thus, he has a chance to become India's fifth-highest run-getter in Tests. Tendulkar (15,921), Dravid (13,288), Sunil Gavaskar (10,122), and Laxman (8,781) lead the list followed by Sehwag. In his last Test inning, which came against Australia in the final match of the 2022/23 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home, Kohli returned with a sublime 186 in March. Thus, India will hope for another daddy hundred from him in the WTC final showdown versus Pat Cummins & Co. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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On Thursday (January 05), Steve Smith started 2023 with a bang by slamming yet another hundred in the purest format during Day 2 of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa, at the SCG, Sydney. In the second day's play of the New Year's Test, Smith and Usman Khawaja were going strong and the former completed his 30th Test ton to surpass Sir Don Bradman's tally (29).

Bradman ended his career with a total of 29 Test centuries for the Aussies, in 80 innings of 52 Test matches. Smith, on the other hand, surpassed his tally&nbsp;in his 162nd inning in his 92nd Test. The former Aussie captain is now also the joint-third on the list of leading century-makers for Australia in whites. Former captains Ricky Ponting (41) and Steve Waugh (32) lead the list with Smith and&nbsp;former opening batter Matthew Hayden with&nbsp;30 centuries apiece. Smith will aim to go past Waugh's tally during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in India from next month, and narrow&nbsp;the gap with Ponting.

En route to his special ton at his home ground, Smith also went past&nbsp;both Michael Clarke and Hayden to become the fourth-leading run scorer for Australia in Tests. The 33-year-old&nbsp;is now only behind&nbsp;Ponting (13,378), Allan Border (11,174), and Steve Waugh (10,927),&nbsp;with his tally reading&nbsp;8,647 following his 104 in the ongoing Test.

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Smith stitched a mammoth 209-run third-wicket stand with Khawaja before falling soon after reaching the triple-figure mark. After his dismissal, Khawaja is leading Australia's charge and is nearing the 200-run mark&nbsp;with the hosts set to post a big score on the board after opting to bat first.

It is to be noted that Pat Cummins-led Australia already have a 2-0 lead in the three-match series and another win will help them seal a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final, to be held in June.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Thursday (January 05), Steve Smith started 2023 with a bang by slamming yet another hundred in the purest format during Day 2 of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa, at the SCG, Sydney.

On Thursday (January 05), Steve Smith started 2023 with a bang by slamming yet another hundred in the purest format during Day 2 of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa, at the SCG, Sydney. In the second day's play of the New Year's Test, Smith and Usman Khawaja were going strong and the former completed his 30th Test ton to surpass Sir Don Bradman's tally (29). Bradman ended his career with a total of 29 Test centuries for the Aussies, in 80 innings of 52 Test matches. Smith, on the other hand, surpassed his tally in his 162nd inning in his 92nd Test. The former Aussie captain is now also the joint-third on the list of leading century-makers for Australia in whites. Former captains Ricky Ponting (41) and Steve Waugh (32) lead the list with Smith and former opening batter Matthew Hayden with 30 centuries apiece. Smith will aim to go past Waugh's tally during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in India from next month, and narrow the gap with Ponting. En route to his special ton at his home ground, Smith also went past both Michael Clarke and Hayden to become the fourth-leading run scorer for Australia in Tests. The 33-year-old is now only behind Ponting (13,378), Allan Border (11,174), and Steve Waugh (10,927), with his tally reading 8,647 following his 104 in the ongoing Test. Steve Smith passes Sir Donald Bradman on Australia's all-time list for most Test centuries 👏#WTC23 | #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/T7IdCtNOBV — ICC Media (@ICCMedia) January 5, 2023 × We are watching a modern-day legend! Century No.30 for Steve Smith! #PlayOfTheDay#AUSvSA | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/hl5Qu5xR6F — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2023 × Steve Smith overtook both Matthew Hayden and Michael Clarke today! #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/mZHTktO0Z8 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2023 × Also read: Anrich Nortje reacts after Marnus Labuschagne adjudged not-out over controversial catch in Aus-SA Test Smith stitched a mammoth 209-run third-wicket stand with Khawaja before falling soon after reaching the triple-figure mark. After his dismissal, Khawaja is leading Australia's charge and is nearing the 200-run mark with the hosts set to post a big score on the board after opting to bat first. It is to be noted that Pat Cummins-led Australia already have a 2-0 lead in the three-match series and another win will help them seal a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final, to be held in June.

Run-machine Steve Smith scores 30th ton in SCG Test to surpasses Don Bradman's tally, breaks several records

Australia have so far dominated the first Test versus West Indies in Perth. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 204 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 200, and the hosts posted a mammoth 598-4 decl. While Usman Khawaja (65) and Travis Head (99) also contributed, Labuschagne-Smith were the most impressive of the lot with the latter returning to his best format after long.&nbsp;

With his splendid knock versus Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies, Smith scored his 29th Test hundred and equalled Sir Don Bradman's tally; joint fourth-most tons by an Aussie batter in whites.&nbsp;The right-handed batter reached the milestone in his 88th game and took 155 innings. In the overall list, Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh and Matthew Hayden are ahead of Smith. Here's the top five batters with most hundreds in Test cricket for Australia:

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Most hundreds for Australia in Men's Tests:

Ricky Ponting - 41 
Steve Waugh&nbsp;- 32 
Matthew Hayden - 30 
Sir Don Bradman - 29 
Steve Smith* - 29

Given Smith's love for scoring daddy hundreds in Tests, the former Aussie captain is sure to climb up the ladder in the overall list and won't be surprising if he goes past Ponting's tally as well. At 33, the right-hander is fit enough to carry on for as many as four-five years and can break plethora of records in the purest format.&nbsp;

Talking about the first Test, in Perth, West Indies openers negated any threat from the Australian bowlers to go to stumps on Day Two at 74 for no loss. The visitors trail Australia by 524 runs and have debutant&nbsp;Tagenarine Chanderpaul (47*) and skipper Brathwaite (18 not out) in the middle. A tough third day's play is on the cards as Aussies will like to tighten their grip on the game and go 1-0 up in the series.

Australia have so far dominated the first Test versus West Indies in Perth. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 204 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 200, and the hosts posted a mammoth 598-4 decl.

Australia have so far dominated the first Test versus West Indies in Perth. Opting to bat first, Pat Cummins-led Australia rode on Marnus Labuschagne's 204 and Steve Smith's unbeaten 200, and the hosts posted a mammoth 598-4 decl. While Usman Khawaja (65) and Travis Head (99) also contributed, Labuschagne-Smith were the most impressive of the lot with the latter returning to his best format after long. With his splendid knock versus Kraigg Brathwaite-led Windies, Smith scored his 29th Test hundred and equalled Sir Don Bradman's tally; joint fourth-most tons by an Aussie batter in whites. The right-handed batter reached the milestone in his 88th game and took 155 innings. In the overall list, Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh and Matthew Hayden are ahead of Smith. Here's the top five batters with most hundreds in Test cricket for Australia: Also read: 'Had I been the fittest guy, I would’ve...': Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar makes big claim Most hundreds for Australia in Men's Tests: Ricky Ponting - 41 Steve Waugh - 32 Matthew Hayden - 30 Sir Don Bradman - 29 Steve Smith* - 29 Given Smith's love for scoring daddy hundreds in Tests, the former Aussie captain is sure to climb up the ladder in the overall list and won't be surprising if he goes past Ponting's tally as well. At 33, the right-hander is fit enough to carry on for as many as four-five years and can break plethora of records in the purest format. Talking about the first Test, in Perth, West Indies openers negated any threat from the Australian bowlers to go to stumps on Day Two at 74 for no loss. The visitors trail Australia by 524 runs and have debutant Tagenarine Chanderpaul (47*) and skipper Brathwaite (18 not out) in the middle. A tough third day's play is on the cards as Aussies will like to tighten their grip on the game and go 1-0 up in the series.

Run machine Steve Smith equals Don Bradman's tally with splendid knock in Australia-West Indies Test

Sarfaraz Khan has been in splendid form in Ranji Trophy 2021-22 season. In the ongoing final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh, Sarfaraz slammed an impressive century -- fourth of his season -- to take Prithvi Shaw &amp; Co. to a challenging total of 374 runs in the first essay.&nbsp;

With a fine 134, off 243 balls, Sarfaraz now averages a staggering 82.83&nbsp;in First-Class cricket as the 24-year-old youngster is making a strong statement. He has had a stellar run in the ongoing season -- where he has amassed 937 runs in eight innings at a breathtaking average of 133.85 -- and his consistency is being hailed by one and all.&nbsp;

After his recent heroic versus Madhya Pradesh in the summit clash, former West Indies pacer-turned-commentator Ian Bishop has hailed Sarfaraz.

Bishop wrote on Twitter, "Sarfraz Khan averages 81 in FC cricket. Yes, it’s a small sample size of 24 games, but it’s still remarkable."

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For the unversed, Sarfaraz has 2,485 runs in 25*&nbsp;FC matches&nbsp;and has&nbsp;the second-best average among batters with a minimum of 2,000 runs. He&nbsp;is&nbsp;only behind Sir Don Bradman in this regard. The former Aussie great had amassed a mammoth 28,067 runs in 234 FC matches, at an average of 95.14.

Seeing his remarkable growth and consistency, calls for Sarfaraz's inclusion in India's Test side has intensified. As per a report in the TOI, he&nbsp;is in line for selection for India's&nbsp;Test series against Bangladesh later this year.

Sarfaraz Khan has been in splendid form in Ranji Trophy 2021-22 season. In the ongoing final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh, Sarfaraz slammed an impressive century -- fourth of his season -- to take Prithvi Shaw & Co.

Sarfaraz Khan has been in splendid form in Ranji Trophy 2021-22 season. In the ongoing final between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh, Sarfaraz slammed an impressive century -- fourth of his season -- to take Prithvi Shaw & Co. to a challenging total of 374 runs in the first essay. With a fine 134, off 243 balls, Sarfaraz now averages a staggering 82.83 in First-Class cricket as the 24-year-old youngster is making a strong statement. He has had a stellar run in the ongoing season -- where he has amassed 937 runs in eight innings at a breathtaking average of 133.85 -- and his consistency is being hailed by one and all. After his recent heroic versus Madhya Pradesh in the summit clash, former West Indies pacer-turned-commentator Ian Bishop has hailed Sarfaraz. Bishop wrote on Twitter, "Sarfraz Khan averages 81 in FC cricket. Yes, it’s a small sample size of 24 games, but it’s still remarkable." Sarfraz Khan averages 81 in FC cricket. Yes, it’s a small sample size of 24 games, but it’s still remarkable. — Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) June 23, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Pains me to see such a big player.....': Kapil Dev opines on superstar Virat Kohli's century drought For the unversed, Sarfaraz has 2,485 runs in 25* FC matches and has the second-best average among batters with a minimum of 2,000 runs. He is only behind Sir Don Bradman in this regard. The former Aussie great had amassed a mammoth 28,067 runs in 234 FC matches, at an average of 95.14. Seeing his remarkable growth and consistency, calls for Sarfaraz's inclusion in India's Test side has intensified. As per a report in the TOI, he is in line for selection for India's Test series against Bangladesh later this year.

Ian Bishop lauds Sarfaraz Khan as Indian batter averages 82 in FC cricket, second only to Sir Don Bradman

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