Sir Donald Bradman’s ‘Baggy Green’ Cap Set for Auction

Sir Donald Bradman concluded his Test career with a batting average of 99.94, a record significantly higher than any other player in history. A cap once worn by the Australian cricket legend is projected to achieve up to £200,000 when it is offered for auction next month. Bradman utilized this particular cap, recognized as a ‘baggy green’, during the 1947-48 home Test series played against India. It was during this series that he achieved his 100th first-class century. Bradman, who passed away in 2001 at the age of 92, is broadly acknowledged as the greatest batter in cricket history, having maintained an average of 99.94 runs throughout his 52-match Test career. Since 2010, the cap has been on loan to the Bradman Museum, located in Bowral, the player’s hometown. After the 1947-48 Indian tour, Bradman presented the cap to Pankaj Gupta, the Indian team’s tour manager. Gupta subsequently transferred it to PK Sen, the Indian team’s wicket keeper. The current owner acquired the item in 2003, according to auction house Bonhams. Alex Clark, a senior specialist at Bonhams, stated, “The baggy green has been part of cricket and sporting heritage for decades.” He added, “This very special baggy green promises to have real appeal to followers of cricket and sport generally, and anyone with a keen interest in the history of sport.” The auction will take place at Bonhams Sydney on 3 December.