Don Bradman was the most prodigious run-scorer ever and although his average against England was lower than his legendary life-time mark of 99.94, it still exceeds all other batsmen.

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In a career spanning 20 years, "The Don" scored 117 centuries, a rate of better than one every three innings.

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He made his debut against England in Brisbane in 1928-29 in only his 10th first-class match.

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Bradman was dropped after that match, but following a first century on his return he never looked back and records tumbled wherever he went.

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And as captain he never lost a series against England, culminating with the "1948 Invincibles" who finished their tour, and Bradman's last, unbeaten.

Source: bbc.co.uk

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