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West Indies Cricket Legend Sir Garfield Sobers Passes Away at 89
📅 Published 19 Jul 2026 · July 2026
West Indies Cricket Legend Sir Garfield Sobers Passes Away at 89
- Who: Sir Garfield Sobers, West Indies legendary all-rounder, died 17 July 2026 in Saint Michael, Barbados, age 89. Born 28 July 1936 Bridgetown, Barbados.
- Career: Left-handed batter, versatile left-arm bowler, exceptional fielder, played 93 Tests 1954-1974 for WI, 8,032 runs at average 57.78, 235 wickets, greatest all-rounder.
- Records: Then-record 365 runs vs Pakistan 1958, first cricketer to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket 1968, captained WI in 39 Tests 1965-1972.
- Honours: Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II 1975, among Wisden's Five Cricketers of 20th Century 2000, inducted into ICC Hall of Fame 2009, Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy awarded annually to ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year.
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