A rare 'baggy green' cap worn by cricket legend Don Bradman has sold for a record-breaking £232,000 at auction. The cap, which is one of 11 known to exist, was given by Bradman to Indian cricketer Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni in the late 1940s and had never been on public display until now. Bradman, widely regarded as cricket's greatest-ever batter, averaged 99.94 across his 52-match Test career.
The cap features 'D.G. Bradman' and 'S.W. Sohoni' inscribed on the inside and has been sold to an anonymous buyer, who will keep it on display at an Australian museum. The sale of the cap more than doubles the previous record for a baggy green cap worn by Bradman, which was set in 2024.
Bradman's era players were given a new cap for each series, but now Test debutants are awarded a cap they retain for their entire career. Sohoni played four Tests for India and died in 1993 aged 75. The sale of the cap marks a rare opportunity to learn more about Bradman's final years on home soil and his relationships with players from other countries.
Bradman, who died at the age of 92 in 2001, remains one of cricket's most celebrated figures. His incredible career saw him score over 6,000 first-class runs and take over 13,500 wickets as a bowler, making him one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game.
The 'baggy green' cap worn by Bradman is a highly sought-after item among cricket collectors, given its rarity and historical significance. The sale price of £232,000 reflects the cap's immense value to fans of the sport and collectors willing to pay top dollar for rare memorabilia.
The cap features 'D.G. Bradman' and 'S.W. Sohoni' inscribed on the inside and has been sold to an anonymous buyer, who will keep it on display at an Australian museum. The sale of the cap more than doubles the previous record for a baggy green cap worn by Bradman, which was set in 2024.
Bradman's era players were given a new cap for each series, but now Test debutants are awarded a cap they retain for their entire career. Sohoni played four Tests for India and died in 1993 aged 75. The sale of the cap marks a rare opportunity to learn more about Bradman's final years on home soil and his relationships with players from other countries.
Bradman, who died at the age of 92 in 2001, remains one of cricket's most celebrated figures. His incredible career saw him score over 6,000 first-class runs and take over 13,500 wickets as a bowler, making him one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game.
The 'baggy green' cap worn by Bradman is a highly sought-after item among cricket collectors, given its rarity and historical significance. The sale price of £232,000 reflects the cap's immense value to fans of the sport and collectors willing to pay top dollar for rare memorabilia.
. I love how it sold for a record-breaking price - £232k is just crazy talk 
! As a parent, I'm always trying to teach my kids about history and the importance of sports heroes like Bradman, and now they can see this iconic cap up close 
. It's not just a piece of clothing, but a piece of cricket history 
. Can't wait to hear where it'll be displayed next 
don bradman's legacy lives on through this cap, and now it'll be displayed in an aussie museum for everyone to see 
sohoni was lucky to get it from him back in the 40s 
and to think about how many ppl are willing to shell out that kind of cash just to own a piece of sports history...it's crazy 
either way, it's gonna be awesome to see it on display at an Aussie museum and for fans to get a glimpse into Bradman's final years.
- 232k is straight insane! I mean, can you imagine having a piece of cricket history right in front of you? It's crazy that Bradman gave the cap to Sohoni as a gift and it's been kept private for so long. I'm guessing we'll see some serious nostalgia and FOMO from all the cricket fans out there 
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. and now some rich collector gets to keep it safe away from prying eyes 
. it's a shame more players aren't getting caps they can keep, it'd be a great way for fans to connect with the game on a deeper level 
. anyway, glad i got to live to see Bradman's legacy get valued so highly 
. I've got a mate who's into collectibles and he'd have given his right arm for this cap. Guess it just proves how big cricket is now 
. Can you imagine being Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni and getting a cap from the legend himself? That's like winning the lottery...or in this case, the Cricket Hall of Fame 
. Now I just wanna know what kinda Aussie museum is gonna display that bad boy and if they'll have any donuts available 
I'm not surprised it sold for that much - this cap is straight outta history! Can you imagine seeing one of these up close? The guy who wore it, Don Bradman, was a total legend 
But what's even more fascinating is that this cap was given to an Indian cricketer back in the 1940s - it shows how international relationships were formed way back then. This sale is a big deal for cricket collectors and historians, but also raises questions about who gets to own these pieces of history... should they be preserved in museums or sold to private collectors? 
The fact it was kept hidden away for so long is wild. I'm loving how the anonymous buyer decided to display it in an Aussie museum tho 
. Bradman's legacy lives on and this sale is proof that his impact still resonates with collectors & fans worldwide 
! I mean, can you believe it? A £232k cap is crazy! Interesting 
how much that says about how much people love Don Bradman and want to own a piece of cricket history. It's like, the most iconic thing for collectors!
. like it's literally just sitting there staring at it, not budging 
. anyway back to cricket... did you know that my neighbor is super into gardening and his roses are actually pretty sick right now? 