BRADMAN, SIR DONALD GEORGE, AC, the most effective batsman ... Following a private funeral - his family politely refused the accolade of a state funeral - a public memorial service was held ...

The Australian government is bringing his body back to Australia where he will be given a state funeral ... alongside Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Jack Hobbs and Sir Viv Richards.

Unquestionably the greatest batsman in the game, arguably the greatest cricketer ever, and one of the finest sportsmen of all time, Don Bradman was so far ahead of the competition as to render ...

A funeral has been held for a World War Two veteran who took part in D-Day and helped liberate a concentration camp. The ...

What’s more, most funeral homes require payment up front, so families are often forced to come up with that hefty sum during a very emotional time. However, these expenses don’t have to drain ...

Former President Donald Trump has weighed in on Pete Rose ... Do it now, before his funeral!” “The GREAT Pete Rose just died. He was one of the most magnificent baseball players ever to ...

Former President Donald Trump has weighed in on Pete ... Do it now, before his funeral!" MLB, despite the two parties’ differences, shared a statement about Rose. "Major League Baseball extends ...

IMAGE: With a fifth century in just 13 innings, Kamindu Mendis shares the record with legends Donald Bradman and George Headley. Photograph: X Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis has once again ...

How was the list compiled? Listeners voted for their favourite from a shortlist of 30 players compiled by a panel of experts, including Radio 1 DJ and co-host of 5 Live’s Tailenders Greg James ...

Both Everton Weekes and Herbert Sutcliffe needed 12 Test innings to reach 1000 runs, while Don Bradman got there in 13 innings. The Sri Lankan record was previously held by Roy Dias, Michael ...

Another issue to contend with is that Sir Garfield Sobers (who shares the eponymous trophy for this historic match with Sir Donald Bradman) and Imran Khan have been named in both sides.