A recent journey from Canberra to Adelaide wasn’t just about moving between two cities—it was a step into the past, a chance to brush against the legacy of Sir Donald Bradman. After covering India’s two-day warm-up match against the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, I boarded a train to Sydney, where I had a connecting flight to Adelaide.

The route itself was stunning, cutting through the rolling hills and lush green countryside of New South Wales. But the highlight of this journey was the stop at Bowral, the charming little town where the greatest cricketer of all time spent his formative years.