Almost a century ago, on February 4, 1929, 19-year-old Archie Jackson, hailed as Bradman’s equal, achieved his sole Test century in his debut Ashes match for Australia. This stunning 164 was the highlight of a tragically short career. Jackson played only eight Tests before succumbing to tuberculosis at 23, leaving behind a legacy of immense promise.

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