Sir Donald Bradman Oration is an Australian Cricket calendar event which honours the career, contribution and memory of one of the proclaimed greatest-ever cricketers, Sir Don Bradman.

The function provides a platform for a prominent national or international figure to reflect on Sir Donald's career, and on cricket's place in their own lives and the life of the nation. The Honourable John Howard delivered the inaugural oration in August 2000 in his capacity as Australia's prime minister. The 11th Bradman Oration was delivered by former England captain Mike Brearley.

Background

Although his playing career ended more than half a century ago, Sir Donald Bradman remains Australian cricket's most rewarded and influential figure. His contribution as a player, a leader, and an administrator transcended cultures and generational divides, and extended right across the international cricket community.

The Sir Donald Bradman Oration was established by Cricket Australia in 2000 as a means of marking that contribution, and recognising the role that cricket has played in shaping Australian culture and the Australian way of life.

The Oration permits a significant national or sporting identity the opportunity to recognise Sir Donald's unique and profound impact upon the sport on and off the field over a period of more than seven decades. It also provides the keynote speaker with the chance to honour and celebrate his place in Australian history more generally.

Events

Chronological listing of all Bradman Oration speeches
Date Venue Honorary Speaker Country Ref
17 August 2000 Melbourne John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia Australia [1]
18 December 2003 Brisbane Sir Michael Parkinson, British Media Personality England
15 January 2005 Hobart Richie Benaud, former Australian Captain Australia
29 October 2006 Brisbane Alan Jones, Radio Personality and former Australian Rugby coach Australia [2]
15 January 2008 Perth General Peter Cosgrove, retired army officer Australia [3]
27 August 2008 Sydney Ricky Ponting, former Australian Captain Australia [4]
19 November 2009 Melbourne Greg Chappell, former Australian Captain Australia [5]
2 December 2010 Adelaide Sir Tim Rice England [6]
14 December 2011 Canberra Rahul Dravid, former Indian Captain India [7]
24 October 2012 Melbourne Gideon Haigh, Sports Journalist Australia [8]
23 October 2013 Melbourne Mike Brearley, former England Captain England [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Bradman Oration". cricketaustralia.com.au.
  2. ↑ "Spirit of Bradman lives on". www.espncricinfo.com.
  3. ↑ "Peter Cosgrove's Bradman Oration". www.cricket.com.au.
  4. ↑ "Ponting in tribute to Bradman". www.theage.com.au. 28 August 2008.
  5. ↑ "Greg Chappell's Bradman Oration". www.espncricinfo.com.
  6. ↑ "Tim Rice remembers the Don". www.espncricinfo.com.
  7. ↑ "Rahul Dravid's Bradman Oration". www.espncricinfo.com.
  8. ↑ "Gideon Haigh's Bradman Oration". www.espncricinfo.com.
  9. ↑ "Mike Brearley's Bradman Oration". www.espncricinfo.com.
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