Bradman's 1947-48 Baggy Green Cap Set for 2026 Auction

A rare Baggy Green cap worn by cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman during Australia's 1947-48 Test series against India will be auctioned next year, offering collectors a direct link to one of the sport's greatest figures. The cap, gifted by Bradman to Indian all-rounder Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni, has remained in private family ownership for more than 75 years and will go under the hammer at Lloyds Auctions, with bidding opening at one Australian dollar and closing on January 26, 2026, Australia Day.

The artifact, from Bradman's final Test series before retirement, marks a significant emergence from obscurity. Unlike many surviving caps from his era, which are held in museums or private collections, this one has never been publicly displayed or sold. Players of the time received a new cap for each series, making such items scarce. Bradman personally presented it to Sohoni during India's inaugural tour to Australia as an independent nation, a gesture underscoring the camaraderie among competitors.

Lloyds Auctions chief operations officer Lee Hames highlighted its historical value. "This is a genuine piece of cricket history that Sir Donald Bradman personally gifted," Hames said. "Its...