Bradman caps for 4 Indians
Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar are among four Indian cricketers who
received special caps on Friday in honour of Sir Don Bradman,
who died in February.
Vangipurappu Laxman and Harbhajan Singh have also
been awarded baggy maroon caps with golden and
yellow stripes with the Australian's image embroidered,
issued in honour of Bradman's first club, St George in
Sydney.
Batsman Laxman and off-spinner Harbhajan played a big
part in India's 2-1 Test series win over Australia last
month.
Laxman struck an Indian record 281 to lead his side to
victory in the second test in Calcutta after they had been
forced to follow on. Harbhajan took 32 wickets in the
series.
Ganguly was presented with his cap by representatives
of an Australian company dealing with Bradman
memorabilia in the eastern city of Calcutta on Friday.
"It is indeed a great honour to receive this special cap,"
Ganguly was quoted as saying.
Ganguly and Tendulkar will donate Indian caps for an
exhibition to be held at the New South Wales state
library in August.
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