Bradman and Tendulkar | The untold story of two of cricket’s giants | ABC Australia
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- Two of cricket’s greatest players, Sir Don Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar are sporting icons from different corners of the world.
Bradman and Tendulkar compare their early lives, stellar careers and dreams, uncovering striking similarities and never-before-shared details.
Editor's note: At 17:03 a graphic was blurred due to incorrect information. The graphic should have read: 'Sachin Tendulkar Academy, DY Patil, Navi Mumbai'.
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Celebrating Sachin’s century was like celebrating your own achievement. That’s how much he was in our minds and hearts.
Best ever comment which expressed our emotion
Yes!
Sir Donald Bradman meets Sachin Tendulkar and Sir Vivian Richards meets Sachin Tendulkar are the most memorable and iconic meetings in world cricket ever.
Sachin The Absolute GOAT.. The best ever. His class, Talent, perfection and skills God Gifted.. so sachin >>
@@astitvayaduvanshi312 yes... and Lara dominated tests more than sachin... still sachin is the GOAT only because he could adapt to all the formats of cricket better than anyone
@@vivekss90 Kohli better than MC Tingu
@@soundcloudhq7863 I think you are right
SR meets Warnie. 1997. That was iconic.
One thing i can say Sachin Tendulkar is not only loved by Indiansm, he was loved by Entire world.
As a Bangladeshi fan when Mashrafe bold Sachin in 2008 no Bangladeshi was cheering, we are happy but not cheering. Even my Father was like why it had to be Sachin.
He is a Cricket God who was loved by all.
"Records doens't make you God, character does" That's Sachin for you!♥️🇮🇳
Sachin >>>
Aila sach mein kya. Panama papers mein kiska naam aaya tha..woh kaun sa character tha
N sachin did to say hindutava hindutava he said hindustani which is all religion . Today's BJP is changing history n so do hindu ppl of india
Utter lies!. Lara was better than both of them!.
And yet all he has at the end of the show is a records and nothing records.
India lost key and critical matches even with a GOD LIKE TENDULKAR. So a talent, yes, but GOD, no he was not.
"We're not going to see another Bradman. We may well never see another Tendulkar. But for those who missed Bradman, we've seen Tendulkar and we should be very, very grateful for that." - golden words.
Such a great doco, takes you right down the memory lane.
Sachin The Absolute GOAT.. The best ever. His class, Talent, perfection and skills God Gifted.. so sachin >>
@@sunnymane5646
Bradman 52 tests 6996 runs/////Career average of 99.94/////Career winning percentage of 58%... Winning percentage as captain 24 tests,15 wins,, 62.5%..................
Tendulkar after 52 tests 3350 runs/////Career average of 53.78////Career winning percentage of 35%... Winning percentage as captain 25 tests, 4 wins,, 16%...................
@@didakpies Bradman played against teams with great fast bowlers at that time. Tendulkar mostly played against weaker bowlers. I think Root is a better player.
@@texastexas4541 yeah but Tendulkar was in the modern era and played far more different venues,hard to compare. Maybe Bradman might have done well, because talent is talent any generation and the bowling wouldn't have changed that much but the pitches have and conditions.
@@texastexas4541 go and sleep
*Even Sachin cried on last day ,,,true gem ,,no show off* ...memories of SACHIN ,SACHIN and INDIA INDIA in ground will remain forever
i was born in 1988....sachin was everything to me in my childhood.
Me too born in 1988. Same emotions
Same here, I am born in 88 , I LOVE SACHIN , he makes our childhood awesome
Same bro, I'm also 1988 born
Sorry to spoil the party...m 1986 born. But yeah, Sachin was everything to me.
I was born in 1987 and I agree .. Sachin was our childhood.
For Indians born in 80's and 90's Sachin Tendulkar is not just a great batsman, but he is an emotion that brought the whole country together back then and now nostalgia that brings back the memories of that era
I will always remember that century he batted after his father died. Poignant and majestic.
For my generation it was Sunny and Kapil.
I named my daughter Sachina ❤️ Sachin Tendulkar is an emotion ❤️
Don't be surprised if she wants to change her name to Donna after growing up 😜
You've taken it too far. You should not make your children suffer for your own obsessions. Now she has to live with that funny name for the rest of her life unless she changes it through legal means. You should read the novel "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri to understand the trauma a name can give to your child. I'm sure the name "Sachina Bharath" will make her wonder why her classmates laugh at her.
Haha.. that sounds so funnyShe will curse you when she gets older. Why make your daughter suffer for something that you like? Couldn't you get a better name?
He named his son arjun by your name 😂
@@rajdas1201 i dont think the name is bad, its fine enough nothing too funny
"This little man is the nearest thing to Bradman ever been"- Golden words by Sir Tony Greg ❤
Bradman was nearest to sachin.. sachin >
@@sunnymane5646victor Trumper was greater than both
@@varunjainnsit sachin has records
@@varunjainnsit He was the most stylist batsman of Cricket history.
English Cricket lovers used to pray in church - O Jesus,
We want a Century by Victor.
Bradman's technique compares more to Bumrahs in batting.. I am absolutely serious, no puns.. everyone of y'all talking this crap knows it.. Looks everything like a village cricketer who goes in at 10.. Not kidding in the least bit
We are not going to see another bradman
We may well never see another sachin Tendulkar
But for those who missed bradman we’ve seen Tendulkar
And we should be very very grateful for that 🔥🔥🙌🏻🙌🏻
Bradman is nothing like Sachin.. y'all just following the bandwagon and saying what everyone else says.. look at clips of Bradman batting for God's sake.. it's a session of chuckles for me😂😂😄. Absolute comedy
@@mortonbrowne6931yeah like sachin will be nothing compared to virat in 2-3 years !
@@mortonbrowne6931your comments seems absolute comedy , when you look at bradmans average 99.94!
Sir Donald George Bradman played essentially as an amateur@@mortonbrowne6931
Lol Kohli is not in Tendulkars class. He is more in Dravid, Mark Waugh, Inzy level of talent
This one hour is more entertaining than a movie😊😊
Both Bradman and Sachin are not just Batting Legends, but are emotions for millions and billions. Lucky that we grew up watching Sachin
Bradman never faced lethal bowlers of other cricketing Nations except the English team.
Anyway we can't compare legends of different eras and whom they played with and what bowlers they faced. But both are legends in cricketing history and will remain heroes for future generation👍
@@Yajna007 ever heard of body line series
when Australian PM visited Nelson Mandela in jail , he was asked by Mandela “ Tell me Prime Minister, is Sir Bradman still alive ?” . Both Tendulkar and Bradman are icons beyond cricket.
@@anuragequity7219 Equating doesnt work!! these bowlers are legends with great talent and career records but are we compramise with Anil kumble = Shane warne?
This is not just a documentary...... There are life lessons regarding how to remain calm, passionate and keep having gratitude about everything you get. My humble "Pranam" to all time greats of any sports !!!
Wow, thank you
I can confidently say, very few among the majority audience would indeed look and absorb the ESSENCE of this video, which you described in few lines 🙏🙏👍
@@abcaustralia I am grateful to you that you made such a nice documentary/ movie/motivational video which is very much needed in today's world irrespective of any boundaries, nations, sports or any segmentation 🙏
Thank you ABC Australia for this beautiful documentry ! Beautiful tribute to the two Greatest Batsmen of all time ... 🤝🏻❤
I saw Tendulkar playing in his first series in PAKISTAN 🇵🇰 and vow what a great batsman and character he is no doubt Bradman and Tendulkar are the two greatest players in the history of cricket 🏏.
THE FANS SHOUTING " SACHIN SACHIN SACHIN SACHIN " STILL HOVERS AROUND MY EARS & GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS - " SACH IS LIFE " - LIVE LONG LEGEND.
most of the people like me never seen Sir D. Bradman to play cricket. But I grew up to see Sachin..Sachin is like a emotion in India. He get every thing in his life...100 centuries, no1 player of world, won a world cup for India and also a great compliment from SIR DONALD BRADMAN...
Bharat Ratna sachin sir. Always magical
Sachin the GOAT❤
Correct Bharat ratan bhi
Sachin Tendulkar's gave the joy that nobody gave us in childhood... absolute emotion
Was partially wondering why they din't have Warne in the interviews for his perspective, until suddenly I remembered he's no more. RIP to one of the spin bowling legends!
Absolutely Fantastic Documentary......Any Sachin fan watching this will have tears in their eyes. & I am sure Australian will feel the same for Sir Don. They were both not just cricketers for their countries...they were inspiration. Sachin for Indians was hope post liberalization. He was only Indian who was best in some field & as that lady said everyone wanted to be like him ..the best..not just in cricket ..in any field they were working in.
Sachin the GOAT❤
@@sunnymane5646no bro Victor Trumper was greater than both of them
@@varunjainnsit Victor who?
@@wheeloflife17 lmao
Been watching cricket since '95 - Sachin at 23yrs OLD (i had just started working when I was 23) was the highest scorer in 1996 World Cup.
2003 World Cup (7 YEARS later) he was highest scorer and also made 673 runs which is record of most runs in World Cup history
2010 (14 YEARS after 1996 and 2yrs before he retired from white ball cricket) he scored a T20 century, won the IPL orange cap which I never expected Sachin to win as T20 wasn’t his format plus he was old - also he was the FIRST INDIAN BATSMAN to win the IPL orange cap - despite the fact he didn’t play T20 internationals and also was at the END of his career.
2010 he also scored the first ODI double century,
2011 (15YEARS after 1996) again one year before he retired, he was World cup’s 2nd highest leading scorer in the World Cup which we won and was only 10runs less in total runs than Dilshan. - between that he scored 100 centuries in an era where white ball watches avg score was 250 and 300 total looked unchaseable / too daunting.- that’s why he is the GOAT. Unparalleled longevity while holding the highest public expectations burden put on an Indian cricketer.
From "70 in not bad for a 90-year-old, my kid" to "You're the only one who remains from that photo", you have touched every emotion of all the cricket fans. What a beautiful documentary you have made, thank you and congratulations.
When Bradman compliments someone then no one should doubt it.
For a 90's kid, this was a trip down the memory lane. Thank you so much for this!
For 20's kids Virat Kohli
Sachin the GOAT❤
@@murmusworld5037 🤭
My heart was heavy in the end when Sachin was talking about Warnie!
Have always passed by Bradman Museum many times, but this has inspired me to make sure I visit it now. Thank you ABC.
I still remember the day when Sachin Tendulkar retired and gave his final speech. It was on November 16, 201312 after his 200th Test match. I cried while listening to his goodbye speech. He thanked everyone who supported him throughout his 24-year long career and shared his memories and emotions. He said that his life between 22 yards for 24 years was hard to believe that it had come to an end. He also said that the chant of “Sachin, Sachin” would reverberate in his ears till he stopped breathing. I felt a deep respect for him as a cricketer and a human being. He is a legend not only for India but for the whole world. Respect from Pakistan.❤
Thanks for loving out sachin, we also love ur Wasim akram, he is greatest bowler and he always give respect india and indians, that's y we love Wasim akram
Sachin Tendulkar the greatest of All time. Sir Bradman words were so true. A legend recognised a Legend. ❤🇮🇳🇦🇺
This young man united the whole country as a nation ❤️
Sachin is not just a batsman He is an emotion to millions of Indians. There may be better batsman than Sachin in coming generations but there will be no Sachin ever.
Gosh! my childhood was over when Sachin retired. What a lovely Documentary ABC Australia
Greatest legend paying a true tribute to true legend. What a privilege to actually see them in a lifetime
As a cricket lover, this was such an amazing doco. From the storyline, the flow, the depth, the interviewing, it really made me appreciate why I love the game and the good people involved ❤
Watched lots of matches over the years but never seen something like this .maxi made it so easy . What a talent. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Sachin,the most complete and versatile allround strokeplayer .,the game has seen.
Bradman was a run making genius ,with glittering stats.
I m happy that i saw ,Sachin at his peak.
Regret not seeing Don.
Feel sad , master leg spinner is not with us anymore.
This documentary deserves an Emmy. Kept me emotional all through. Cricket is just not a physical sport. The results are determined by what goes on between the ears. I wish young cricketers get to watch this documentary and learn how to build the mindset to execute on the field. It was a privilege to have witnessed the visuals.
This documentary is like watching a good movie, I'm in all tears. Thank you for making this one.
May God bless you
Wow, such a treat❤, went down the whole memory lane. Sir Bradman, Sachin, and Shane pure class of cricket. Society needs such men to inspire 👏👏
I remember my son's cricket coach giving example of Sir Don Bradman hitting only 6 sixes in life and importance of playing along the ground and not giving up the wicket by hitting the ball in the air. Its a lesson for youngsters. Thanks for making this wonderful documentary
What a beautiful documentary! This is a gem. It's not about who is the greatest. It's about two personalities who unified the people of their respective nations.
One line sums up this documentary for me - "Tendulkar is the greatest batsman that I saw and Bradman is the greatest batsman that I never saw". Well done, ABC Australia on this gem of a documentary.
What can we say to ABC? Just a THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. The Last scene around the piller, fills my eyes with Tears.
Rest in Power, Sir Don. ✊️✊️✊️
Sachin and Sir Bradman walking together to bat gives goosebumps for a fan and is a nightmare for a bowler. Unbelievable.
Sachin.....Sachin ❤❤🥺😥
As someone who grew up in India during the 90s, the memories of Sachin's batting still gives me goosebumps. The indescribable feeling to see him play was an emotion in itself !
Beyond all the stats his batting was a pure exhibition of all the beauty this game had to offer !!!
I like the statement, "For those who have missed Bradman, we've seen Tendulkar and we should be very, very grateful for that !"
I for one is inclined to believe that what prompted Sir Donald to say that “ he ( Sachin) reminds me of my self “ is 1) economy of action: straight to the point as it were... nothing absolutely unnecessary. 2) straight bat. Superb balance, no semblance of a crouch. 3) regal stance. These must have resonated in the heart of the master, Sir Donald Bradman.
Beautiful documentary. I am one of those millions of Indians who lost the interest post his retirement. BCCI received some flak for arranging a series with WI so that Sachin could retire at Mumbai. But people didn't understand that Sachin heroics in 90s brought the crowds to the stadiums & in front of TV and BCCI ended up earning all the money they have. So yes, he thoroughly deserved that fairwell.
18th November 2013, the day I stopped watching cricket completely.
When Sachin retired cricket also died for me.
Sachin The Absolute GOAT.. The best ever. His class, Talent, perfection and skills God Gifted.. so sachin >>
Exactly my thoughts he brought crowds to the ground, we can attribute the financial success of BCCI to Sachin
Count me in too. Without Sachin cricket is never the same.
This is an absolutely wonderful tribute to two people who were at the absolute top of their game. Thank you so much for making this available for free! Loved watching every minute of it. Keep up the good work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sachin The Absolute GOAT.. The best ever. His class, Talent, perfection and skills God Gifted.. so sachin >>
What a lovely combination of Don & SRT. Skilful amalgamation of 2 legends bringing out an absolutely gem of a documentary. Kudos to the team!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Glad you enjoyed it
How lightly their greatness sits on both of them! Just like their cricket, no one taught them humility. God's gift to all of us cricket lovers. thank you ABC Australia
ABC Australia, kudos to you for making this wonderful documentary! Thanks so much for brining such joy to all the cricket lovers.
Tendulkar was the reason for Cricket's madness in India.
We worshipped him when he was playing and will stay that way 🙏.
I love this sport as a cricketer and it's not a sport anymore for me, it's an emotion. Sir Don Bradman and Little Master Sachin Tendulkar both individuals are feeling of Love for this emotion(sport).Legends of two era's.❤.
I watched whole documentary with little smile and greasy eyes that will sum up this documentary.
Thank you ABC Australia
Don ,sachin,steve smith are the generational players
“It wouldn’t be right of me to speak about the similarities, I would leave that to his family.”
This one line alone is enough to speak a lot about Sachin as a human. After all those years of incomparable achievements and compliments, he still hasn’t let any of it get to his head.
We travelled the world with him and remember every single joy Sachin gave us. Thank you for everything
Learn from the great man in everything you do in life 🙌🏻 Thank you for this beautiful documentary
*WHY SACHIN IS THE GOD OF CRICKET*
Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as the greatest batsman in the history of cricket. He is the all-time leading run-scorer in both Test and One-Day International (ODI) cricket and holds a number of other batting records. He is also one of the most popular sportsmen in the world and is known for his humility and sportsmanship.
There are many reasons why Sachin Tendulkar is considered to be the God of Cricket. One reason is his incredible batting statistics. He has scored over 15,000 runs in both Test and ODI cricket and has over 100 centuries in each format. He is also the only player to have scored over 50,000 runs in international cricket.
Another reason why Sachin Tendulkar is so popular is his longevity. He made his international debut in 1989 at just 16 and retired in 2013 at 40. He played in over 600 international matches and was consistently one of the best batsmen in the world.
Sachin Tendulkar was also known for his versatility. He could score runs quickly or slowly, depending on the game's situation. He was also a very good fielder and was renowned for his athleticism and reflexes.
*LONG LIVE SACHIN!!!*
One of the best documentaries I've watched. I had met Coward as a journalist when he had come to India decades ago. He was an iconic cricket writer even then. If he says, "those who have not seen Bradman, were lucky to see Tendulkar play", then it must be true.
What a documentary of both the PINNACLES of the game ..... Both are emotions for their fans ......
The Best Video on both of them...Thank you Abc Australia...I watched cricket because of Tendulkar.. But the best memories and chills came from tour down under...The Australian challenge was the toughest challenge for any batsman...and Tendulkar cherished there the most...Loved your analysis and technicalities in the video...cheers mate..
Thank you so much 😀
Vai Ganguly keo vulo na…..
@@Balboa_Rocky eta to Sachin er video... Ganguly alada kaaj kore geche... captain of captains...alada jinis purotai...
Sachin The Absolute GOAT.. The best ever. His class, Talent, perfection and skills God Gifted.. so sachin >>
Loved this, Sir Bradman and Sachin both not only greatest batsmen but also so humble about it.
This was gentle reminder how great Sachin is . Once in a generational player ❤️
Just the first 3 minutes into the video... Goosebumps...! The way WE LOVE Sachin and respect we have for 'Sir Don' and the Game is just unparalleled.
What a tribute, thank you ABC Australia. Will always miss Warne ❤
Being a filmmaker myself.. I just want to say this is by far one of the most beautiful documentary i have ever seen, so perfectly put together and so much life lessons to learn through these two giants of the game.. True Legends.. I wish today's cricketers had even 10 percent of such humility, humble attitude in them and such keen observation of the game.. the understanding that you will always be a student.. Just Wow..
True .
That tank scene - in the last - was profoundly emotional. Loved the documentary. ❤
Watching Sachin play is one of my greatest childhood memories. When He batted everything else stopped.
the last words "but for those who miss don bradman we've seen sachin tendulkar was 🔥🔥"
Sachin it's emotion sachin is life sachin is the only one to fallow this game and love as well
THR IS ONLY ONE GOD OF CRICKET THAT IS OUR GREAT SACHIN TENDULKAR ❤❤❤SACHIN SACHIN SACHIN SACHIN 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely amazing !!!!
This is pure gold. Thank You for this wonderful show.
Sir Don and Sachin.
Speechless !!!
Our pleasure!
Of the best things on the internet to watch today... Thankyou to everyone involved in making this documentary possible.... Truly a joy. A masterpiece. Much love❤
The game of cricket will not see another Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar again
Great tribute ☺️ Missed You Warney! Sir Don Bradman. Thank you Sir Sachin Tendulkar for wonderful cricketing moments. We love you 💜
Sachin is an emotion
( leaves me teary-eyed always )
Growing up in India, in my convent school, there was a chapter on cricket and about Sir Don Bradman. What an absolute legend he was. Thank you ABC Australia for making this documentary. It is equally painful that Shane Warne is no longer among us. he left way too early. His death leaves a heartache for us fans who only watched him on TV, so many miles away. No wonder Sachin feels the pain. Much love to all the fellow cricket fans from around the world.
Kulhari! From Rajasthan??
Thank you so much @ABC Australia lot's of love from India 🇮🇳.
Quite simply, the best thing i have ever seen on youtube!! I am a 35 year old grown man and I was bawling my eyes out by the end of it, esp when warnie's passing was mentioned and sachin was asked if he misses him!! Thank you ABC Australia...thank you very much!! A cricket lover's delight!!
Bradman’s record of 12 double hundreds is still unbroken . As well as 2 Triple tons has only been equalled by Sehwag & Gayle . Another great video on CZcams about Bradman is “Bodyline “ starring Hugo Weaving which tells the story of that tour . Another interesting fact that when Australian PM visited Nelson Mandela in jail , he was asked by Mandela “ Tell me Prime Minister, is Sir Bradman still alive ?” . Bradman truly was biggest sports star in inter war period.
*Lara not Gayle
Sachin The Absolute GOAT.. The best ever. His class, Talent, perfection and skills God Gifted.. so sachin >>
Generations to come will see this documentary and realize how two players from different times have revolutionized Cricket.
Goosebumps guaranteed.
Lovely
Sachin is part of our life mind heart emotion feeling really feels great that I born in sachin era and can watch him play 💕 thanks god 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sachin! Sachin! The Roar❤ the chanting 😍 just loved it! The GOD OF CRICKET! for a Reason!
DON OF CRICKET 🏏
GOD OF CRICKET 🏏.. great documentary 🍿🎥 ABC , Sachin sir one of my childhood hero, I was born in 1989☺️.. fan of Sachin 🥸( since 1995 ). .. 🙏
Brilliant work. Didn't see Bradman but watched Tendulkar enough. Greatest ever been. Legends 🙏
The little master . God 👑 of cricket 🏏. 100 centuries . The highest run scorer in both tests and odi s . Brillaint player. Sir Don bradman . The profilic scorer for aussie in 50 s . Both cricket careers are awesome. Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳🇦🇺
Today's ppl can't really knw his greatness....
Greatest of all time 🎉❤ Both are legends and an inspiration to youth.🔝
Sachin only
This is definitely the best documentary that has been made on any GOAT( GOATS) from any sport. Wholesome!! ❤
Wow, thank you!
Tendulkar is the Pride of cricket. The way he carried him self on and off the field, that made him God of cricket. Bradman was jewel of cricket.
This documentary felt like an emotional movie. I was hoping the video should never end ❤
And I really cried on the last international match of Sachin 😢
For those of us who missed a chance watching Sir Don play the game, we did witness Sachin play it. Hear hear... Truly greatful for that!
One of the best made documentaries on Cricket I've seen in a long time. The sheer humility of this great man always touches my heart ❤
I consider myself lucky that I had an opportunity to see Sachin play in front of my eyes ❤
Sachin batting plus tony greg commentary.....wowww that was like a tonic ,an addiction
I am now 46 yeas old and i have saw and watched almost 94 centuries of sachin. When sachin retired i stop to watch cricket.he is my god of my life.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌸🌸
Two legends of the game of cricket
Sir Don Bradman and sachin ramesh tendulkar
Thank you Australia for connecting the dots between us.Super touching documentary 🙏
One word about this documentry "Poetic"
The Craft (SIR DON and GOD and Warne) and craftsmen(EVERYONE WHO WORKED IN THIS DOCUMENTRY) and craftswomen (GRAND CHILD OF SIR DON) should be honoured and appreciated
A master piece of the 40's and 90's cricket
Well Done..................
Edit: added Warne we all miss him so much
I first came across the name Bradman in an Australian TV show called Bodyline that aired in India in 1985 when I was 13. So I knew that he was a great enough player to warrant England abandoning all pretence at fair play to beat him.
Then when I was 16 in 1988 I read a newspaper list of the top Test run scorers with complete details of matches played, innings, centuries, fifties, runs, averages. Sunil Gavaskar was at the top of that list and after him Border, Richards, Hammond and Bradman. The batting average against his name, I thought, was obviously a misprint.
Later in Madras in 1996 I borrowed a biography of Sir Donald, from the British Council Library, and read about his life and career. I felt as though I were reading a fairy tale. Bradman made centuries at the rate that Gavaskar made fifties, and double-centuries at the rate of Gavaskar's centuries. And that unbelievable batting average that I had imagined was a misprint was actually accurate. How on earth did so much talent come to reside in a single man? I read up all I could find on the Don, then on other great batsmen: Hobbs, Sutcliffe, Hammond, Harvey, Hutton, Headley, Barrington, Sobers, Kanhai, Pollock, Chappell, Boycott, Gavaskar, Crowe, Richards, Border, Gooch, Gower... and while all were great, none came closer than half way to Bradman (except the Great Cricketer, WG Grace, for his all-round abilities, development of every facet of the game, organisational skills, character, etc.).
My mouth still drops open in wonder when I consider the modern greats, Lara, Sangakkara, Ponting, Tendulkar, Dravid, Williamson, Smith, Root, Kohli, and realise that all their achievements are merely mortal whereas the Don's are stellar.
I'm 51 now but , like a schoolboy, I dream that a descendant of the Boy from Bowral, will inherit that astounding talent and reproduce Bradman's mastery across all three formats of the game. If only just for us to view in awe and worship in reverence. Someday.
I haven't seen neither Bradman nor Sachin while playing, but l have seen the people's always taking about them , giving them upmost respect , mentioning their unbelievable records , and most important what they meant for their respective countries.. Respect..i have always thought about if I could have born in Sachin era it would be great ..
Yes it would have been