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Justin Langer has broken Don Bradman's long-standing record for the most first class runs by an Australian.The prolific left-hander moved beyond Bradman's mark of 28,067 runs playing for Somerset against Worcestershire at New Road in an English county match at Worcester on Thursday.The 38-year-old needed to score 95 runs in the rain-affected clash and reached the milestone by hitting a boundary through the off side from the bowling of Matt Mason.An emotional Matthew Hayden paid tribute to his long-time former Test opening partner.Soon after breaking Bradman's 72-year grip on the record, Langer reached his 86th first class ton before falling for 107.Langer compiled his first class runs playing for Australia, Western Australia, Middlesex and Somerset and has played 120 more first class games than Bradman.
