Al Jazeera·2 min read·easy
All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
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Sir Garfield Sobers, widely considered the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, has passed away at the age of 89. The West Indian legend held numerous records, including the highest Test score of 365 not out for over three decades.
Why it matters
Sobers is a cultural icon in the sporting world, and his death marks the end of an era for international cricket.
Arguably the greatest all-rounder of the game, Sobers led the West Indies at his peak, breaking Test cricket records.
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