BRIDGETOWN: West Indies cricket great Sir Garfield (Garry) Sobers, widely regarded as one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the game, has passed away at the age of 89.
Sir Garfield Sobers enjoyed a remarkable international career with the West Indies, representing the team in 93 Test matches. During his illustrious career, he scored more than 8,000 Test runs and claimed 235 wickets, establishing himself as one of cricket’s greatest all-round performers.
His achievements in first-class cricket were equally extraordinary. Over 383 first-class matches, Sobers amassed more than 28,000 runs and took over 1,000 wickets, a rare feat that reflected his exceptional ability with both bat and ball.
Sobers also secured a permanent place in cricket history by becoming the first batter ever to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. He achieved the milestone in 1968 while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan, striking six consecutive sixes off the bowling of Malcolm Nash.
Renowned for his elegant batting, versatile bowling, and outstanding fielding, Sir Garfield Sobers was celebrated as one of the most complete cricketers the sport has ever produced. His contributions helped shape an era of West Indies cricket and inspired generations of players around the world.
Tributes are expected to pour in from across the cricketing community as fans, former teammates, and cricket boards remember the legendary all-rounder and his enduring legacy in the game.
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