Who is the best ever batsman in the history of cricket?

Who is the best ever batsman in the history of cricket?

Sir Donald Bradman (1908 – 2001) is referred to as the greatest batsman in the history of the game. He made his Test debut for Australia in 1928 – 29. In only 52 test matches Bradman scored 6996 runs at an unbelievable average of 99.94! This included 29 centuries. 12 out of these wee double hundreds and two were triple hundreds. His highest Test score was 334.

The fact that today’s best batting averages are around 60 establishes the greatness of this outstanding batsman.

Bradman’s artistry with the bat was a treat to watch. He was a courageous batsman who withstood the vicious bodyline attack of Harold Larwood, who could bowl at speeds above 145 km/h, in 1930’s.