On Don's last journey, thousands bid farewell

On Don's last journey, thousands bid farewell
Associated Press

Adelaide, March 1: Thousands of people lined Adelaide streets today to bid farewell to Sir Donald Bradman before the cricketing legend’s private funeral.

Bradman’s hearse, escorted by six motorcycle police officers, left a funeral parlour on the fringe of the city for a 35-minute journey to a cemetery in Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

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About 100 invited mourners, including Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Governor-General Sir William Deane, attended the private service at a cemetery chapel.

Bradman, who died in Adelaide on Sunday at the age of 92, had a Test scoring average of 99.94, an average about 40 to 50 runs higher than most outstanding players.

His last match came at the Oval in south London, when he went into his final innings needing just four runs for a career average of 100. He was bowled without scoring while facing his second ball.

Hooper favourite
BRIDGETOWN: Carl Hooper remained favourite to replace Jimmy Adams as West Indies captain even though an expected announcement on Wednesday was delayed.

The governing West Indies Cricket Board said it was awaiting responses from members before naming the skipper for the forthcoming home series against South Africa.

Chief executive Gregory Shillingford said that are commendation for the captaincy had come from the selection panel but he had not received responses from all 14 Board members.

‘‘I have called people and we have been trying to get in contact with Board members by phone and E-mail but all have not been available,’’ Shillingford said.He said that it was unlikely an announcement would be made until Thursday.