One of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen, Sobers played 93 Tests and scored 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries between March 1954 and April 1974
Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a former West Indies captain, died in Bridgetown on Friday at the age of 89. The death of the legendary cricketer was confirmed by his son Daniel. Sobers was only 10 days shy of completing his 90th birthday.
One of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen, Sobers played 93 Tests and scored 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries between March 1954 to April 1974. A left-handed batter and also a left-arm fast medium pace bowler, Sobers claimed 235 wickets in Test cricket. He played in a solitary ODI, taking one wicket.
He was also the first-ever batter to have hit six sixes in an over in First-Class cricket, playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in 1968. This iconic feat remains one of the most celebrated moments in cricket history and cemented Sobers’ reputation as a player who could change the course of a game single-handedly.
Sobers’ career spanned two decades, during which he became the benchmark for all-round excellence. His elegant batting, versatile bowling, and safe hands in the field made him the complete cricketer. He was knighted in 1975 for his services to cricket.
Tributes have poured in from across the cricketing world, with former players and fans alike remembering Sobers as a true legend of the sport. His legacy will endure through generations of cricketers who have been inspired by his extraordinary talent and sportsmanship.
