On Friday, July 17, the legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers passed away aged 89. The former West Indies captain’s death was confirmed by his son, Daniel. Regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974.
Sobers accumulated 8032 runs and took 235 wickets in his 93-Test career at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries. Sobers scored 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958, the record Test score that stood for 36 years. Moreover, he also bowled spin and seam, claiming 235 wickets in Test cricket.
Sir Garfield Sobers 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.
“A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers,” wrote Cricket West Indies on X.
“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,” the BCCI posted on X.
It’s worth noting that Sobers captained the national team in 39 Tests between 1965 and 1972, winning nine, drawing 20, while losing 10. He made his debut in First-Class cricket at 16 and went on to make his maiden Test appearance a year later, against England.
He played an overall 383 First-Class matches, scoring 28,314 runs with 86 centuries and 121 fifties at 54.87, and also took 1,043 wickets.
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