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Move over Guardian, these are the greatest Ashes cricketers of all time

Peter FitzSimons Columnist and author November 15, 2025 — 5.00am

The Guardian put out a list this week of the top 100 men’s Ashes cricketers of all time.

You know it’s a strong list when Keith Miller can only make No.13 – I want a recount – and Adam Gilchrist is at No.21. They have kept the top 10 under wraps, to unveil later, but I know you can’t wait that long. So, without wishing to cut The Guardian’s grass – much – allow me to have a stab at the top, well, “Magnificent Seven” at least.

1. Sir Donald Bradman. Obviously, and beyond question, No.1. They didn’t call him the GOAT, because that terminology was not in use at the time – other than, perhaps, when the Catholics

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