Tag Archives: Alec Bedser

On Don Bradman’s 112th birth anniversary, reproducing my article in the Indian Express on his centenary, 27th August 2008

Bill Ponsford and Vijay Merchant…..penchant for big knocks in first-class cricket. Excerpts from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘Don’s Century’

Bradman magic one final time. Australia score unprecedented 400 on last day to win Leeds Test 1948 : Excerpt from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘Don’s Century’

Damp squib at Old Trafford, Bradman’s least successful ground : Excerpt from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘Don’s Century’

Alec Bedser dismisses Bradman six times in a row, but no longer thereafter : Excerpt from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘Don’s Century’

Bradman establishes ascendancy right at the outset yet again, Ashes 1948 : Excerpt from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘Don’s Century’

Another of Bradman’s famous ducks, and one of the best deliveries bowled to him : Excerpt from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘Don’s Century’

The ageing lion continues to roar : Excerpt from Indra Vikram Singh’s book ‘Don’s Century’