17 July,2026 10:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sir Garfield Sobers dies at the age of 89 (Pic/X@WestIndiesCricket)
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in the history of cricket, died on Friday at the age of 89, Cricket West Indies confirmed.
The Barbadian legend who died at Bridgetown, Barbados, leaves behind a legacy that transformed the game and inspired generations of cricketers across the world.
As per PTI, 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.
BCCI also paid tribute to one of the all-time greats of cricket. While taking it to social media handle X, BCCI wrote, "The BCCI mourns the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, a true icon of the game and one of cricket's greatest-ever all-rounders. His extraordinary achievements, lasting influence on Caribbean cricket and immeasurable contribution to the global game have left an enduring legacy that will continue to inspire generations. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the global cricketing fraternity. May his soul rest in peace."
