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Bradman remembered

The congregation joined in remembrance

Stars from the cricketing world are joined by Australian heads of state and the public at a memorial service billed as 'a celebration of Australia's greatest ever sporting hero.'

The service at St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide gave friends and relatives the chance to share their thoughts on 'The Don.'

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Australia mourns 'The Don'

The Australian team pay their respects

Australia's dignitaries and cricketing greats from past and present have been quick to voice their sadness at the loss of a man who was truly regarded in his home country, and around the world, as one of the greatest sportsman ever.

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An international star

Sir Donald at the crease in 1948

The loss of Sir Donald Bradman was felt keenly throughout the international cricketing community.

India's star batsman Sachin Tendulkar summed-up the feeling of loss when he said: "The whole world will miss him."

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A true great

England paid their respects in Galle

England captain Nasser Hussain took time out from the tour of Sri Lanka to pay his respects on what he called "a sad day" for cricket.

While back in England a former opponent of 'The Don', Sir Alec Bedser, remembered Bradman as simply being the 'best'.