In his final Test innings at The Oval in 1948, Don Bradman needed just four runs to finish with a career average of exactly 100. Instead he was bowled for a duck by which England leg-spinner?

Answer Explanation

Bradman was dismissed for a second-ball duck by England leg-spinner Eric Hollies at The Oval in August 1948, leaving his career Test average at 99.94 instead of the 100 he needed just four runs for.

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