He passed 311, eclipsing Bob Simpson's record score by an Australian captain.

Lynsey Armitage, a current representative, was also named the first ever Australian bowls captain.

Bradman was more influential than other Australian captains because he was also one of the three selectors who had a hand in choosing the squad.

This gave Bradman more power than other Australian captains, who did not have an explicit vote in team selection.

Amongst them were eight former Australian captains.

His bowling figures are the best for a match (and second best for an innings) by an Australian captain.

He was also South Australian captain for interstate matches in 1933 and 1934.

During her many years as Western Australian captain, the state failed to win the national title only twice.

In 1914 he became the ninth Australian national captain and the first from the North Sydney Club.

Bradman's position as a selector gave him more power than previous Australian captains, who did not have an explicit vote in team selection.