Former cricketer and legend Sir Donald Bradman was undoubtedly the most renowned name in the game. On his birth anniversary, let`s look at some rare pictures from the life of the legend, who is known by many as the greatest ever batsman in the history of cricket

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Sir Don Bradman signing an autograph for a young fan
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Sir Donald Bradman walking through crowds after hitting a triple century at Leeds in 1934. Pic/AFP

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Donald Bradman in action in Leeds on July 25, 1938. Bradman, acknowledged as the world`s greatest ever cricketer, died on February 25, 2001, in Adelaide at the age of 92. Pic/AFP
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In December 1928, Bradman penned a small self-memo after his unsuccessful (18 and 1) Test debut against England at Brisbane. It said: If it`s difficult I`ll do it now If it`s impossible I`ll do it presently

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Sachin Tendulkar and Sir Don Bradman. Sachin has often been compared to Bradman throughout his career
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Don Bradman taking stance for another big knock

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Undated file photo of signed print of cricket player Sir Donald Bradman. Pic/AFP
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Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman walking through crowds after hitting a triple century in Leeds in 1938. Pic/AFP

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A classical cover drive by the cricket legend
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The Australian batting legend has played 52 Tests and taken 2 wickets. His bowling style was right arm leg break

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Hail the greatest! Don Bradman (r) acknowledges the crowd
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Here`s looking at you kid! Don Bradman smiles for the photographers

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On his last day in Tests in 1948, cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman was shockingly dismissed on a duck and hence could not reach a record Test average of 100.
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The right spirit: (From left) Johny Gleeson, Erapalli Prasanna, Jak Fingleton, KN Prabhu, Farokh Engineer, Sir Don Bradman and M L Jaisimha share a few laughs over a drink during the 1967-68 tour to Australia. (Pic/mid-day archives)

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This May 29 photo taken off TV shows Sir Donald Bradman, Australia`s greatest sporting champion, as he breaks a long, self-imposed silence in an appearance on a nationally televised interview that was pre-recorded in Melbourne. Pic/AFP
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Sir Donald Bradman (left) passed away on February 25, 2001