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Sir Garfield Sobers, legendary West Indies all-rounder, dies at 89: Farewell to cricket's ultimate all-rounder

Updated On: 17 July, 2026 10:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, died at the age of 89, Cricket West Indies confirmed. The Barbadian icon revolutionised the sport with his extraordinary batting, bowling and fielding, inspiring generations of cricketers worldwide

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Sir Garfield Sobers dies at the age of 89 (Pic/X@WestIndiesCricket)

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.

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