Legendary West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died at the age of 89, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy.
The cricketing world mourns the loss of Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies all-rounder who passed away at 89. Considered one of the finest cricketers in history, Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets.
An entertaining left-handed batsman, Sobers set the record for the highest Test score in 1958 with an unbeaten 365 against Pakistan, a record that stood for 36 years. He was also a brilliantly versatile bowler who could deliver both spin and seam.
In addition to his international career, Sobers played county cricket for Nottinghamshire. In 1968, he became the first player to hit a six off all six balls in an over in first-class cricket while playing for the club.
Knighted in 1975 for his services to cricket, Sobers was also named one of Wisden's five Cricketers of the 20th century.
"A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers," said Cricket West Indies in a statement. Nottinghamshire described Sobers as "cricket's greatest-ever all-rounder and an iconic figure in Nottinghamshire history," expressing deep sadness at his passing.
