Bradman Museum Greats of the Game Series

*UPDATE: STORY 1 - ADAM GILCHRIST - IS NOW LIVE

Central to the fabric of the Bradman Museum is former Patron, Richie Benaud’s wish that the museum’s recognition of greatness gives precedence to the people and eras that changed the game; those who contributed to its evolution and aided its growth. For this reason, we are proud to include the Greats of the Game portrait series as part of our collection. The portraits will hang in a dedicated gallery, which celebrates the achievements of some of the game’s finest ever players. The gallery is a true highlight of our museum.

 All of the players included in the gallery will have had their portraits painted by esteemed portrait artist, Dave Thomas. We are privileged to share an enduring partnership with Dave and thank him for all of his work in making the Greats of the Game portrait series such a success.

 Over the course of the offseason and throughout the Australian summer, we are going to take you inside the Greats of the Game gallery. Sharing stories, highlights and memories of the finest players the game has seen, along with high-resolution images of the Dave Thomas portraits; we are excited to bring the museum to you – online!

 

We are thrilled to bring you the Greats of the Game Series. Bringing cricket history to you!

Richie Benaud presided over the selection of the inaugural 20 inductees to the Greats of the Game in 2010. Their selection is the culmination of an extensive and in-depth selection process from some of the most respected and knowledgeable members of the cricketing community:

 

Selection Criteria

Players elevated to the category of Greats of the Game have been selected for the following reasons:

·     They have been placed in the era where they made their greatest contribution.

·     Players must have achieved ‘legendary’ status within their era (this is the sole criterion for pre-1894 era)

·     They were cricketing pioneers.

·     They consistently demonstrated more skill than others and thereby directly influenced the development of the game

·     Their historical significance will not diminish regardless of the game’s evolution.

 

To achieve ‘legendary’ status within their era, a player must have:

·     1894 - 1914: Played at least 20 Test matches and/ or 30 First Class matches

·     1915 - 1977: Played in at least 20 Test matches and/ or 100 First Class matches

·     1978 – onwards: Males played in at least 50 Test matches and/ or 100 ODI’s. Females 10 Test matches and/or 100 ODI’s.

 

Players from all eras will continue to be considered for future induction into The Greats of the Game gallery. The initial group of twenty was not supposed to be exhaustive. We envision continued growth and celebration of the game around the world, across all eras and genders.

 

The inaugural inductees by era

Join us on this journey as we remember some of the greatest cricketers of all time. Players will be revealed gradually and celebrated as part of the build-up to major series and tournaments over the next six months.

 We look forward to taking you through time and around the world as we share this unique cricketing history.

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