Sir Garfield Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, no more
Legendary West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers has passed away at the age of 89. Widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in history, he left a lasting legacy in the sport of cricket.
Why it matters
Sobers was a transformative figure in cricket, known for his exceptional batting and bowling skills, and his death marks the end of an era for the sport.
Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history and a former West Indies captain, died in Bridgetown on Friday (July 17, 2026) at the age of 89.
The death of the legendary cricketer was confirmed by his son Daniel.
Sobers was only 10 days shy of completing his 90th birthday.
One of the finest all-rounders the game has ever seen, Sobers played 93 Tests and scored 8,032 runs at 57.78 with 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries between March 1954 to April 1974.
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