Legendary Don Bradman's ‘Baggy Green’ to be auctioned, could go for up to INR 2.2 crore

The iconic ‘Baggy Green’ cap of the legendary Don Bradman is set to go under the hammer and the excitement among cricket aficionados is palpable as they want to own the piece of history. Bradman wore the cap during the 1947-48 series when India toured Australia, marking the Asian side's first overseas Test matches after gaining independence.

Bradman’s cap is estimated to fetch between USD 195,000 and 260,000, which translates to potentially more than INR 2 crore. This staggering amount might not seem much for cricket enthusiasts who love to collect souvenirs because it doesn't get much bigger than this.

The Baggy Green was donned by Bradman during the 1947-48 series. The series was obviously memorable for India but it was special for Bradman too as he amassed a whopping 715 runs from six innings during the series, notching up three centuries and a double century.

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Meanwhile, legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne’s Baggy Green was sold for USD 650,000. The second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket passed away in March 2022 due to a heart attack. The cap was auctioned to raise funds for Australian bushfire victims.

Bradman's Baggy Green has been displayed for public viewing in Melbourne and Sydney over the past couple of weeks, giving both interested persons and the general public a chance to witness this significant memorabilia of Australia’s cricket heritage from close quarters.

The Indian team is currently in Australia as they are facing Pat Cummins and Co. in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Baggy Green will give modern-day fans a great understanding of the epic and long-standing rivalry between the two cricketing powerhouses.

Bradman played 52 Tests and amassed 6,996 runs at a mind-boggling average of 99.94. The right-handed batter notched up 13 half-centuries and 29 centuries during his illustrious career.