'Cricket has lost one of its greatest': Virat Kohli mourns Garry Sobers' death
Cricket legend Virat Kohli has paid tribute to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, honoring his immense contribution to the sport. Sobers was a celebrated West Indies all-rounder known for his record-breaking batting and bowling achievements.
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Sir Garfield Sobers is widely considered one of the greatest cricketers in history, and his passing marks the end of a significant era in international sports.
Virat Kohli paid tribute to West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers after his death, calling him one of the greatest cricketers the game has ever seen.Sobers leaves behind a career that shaped cricket over two decades. He excelled with both bat and ball and set a benchmark for all-rounders that few have matched.Kohli took to X to express his condolences and praised Sobers' impact on the game."Cricket has lost one of its greatest. Rest in peace, Sir Garfield Sobers. Your legacy will inspire generations," Kohli wrote.Sobers represented the West Indies in 93 Test matches between 1954 and 1974. He scored 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78, including 26 centuries, and also took 235 wickets during his career.He was known as a left-handed batter, a left-arm bowler who could bowl seam, orthodox spin and wrist spin, and an outstanding fielder.
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