West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies cricketer and one of the sport's greatest all-rounders, has passed away at age 89. He is remembered for his record-breaking batting, versatile bowling, and significant contributions to the sport globally.
Why it matters
Sobers is widely regarded as an iconic figure in sports history, and his death marks the end of a significant era in international cricket.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Sobers played for West Indies, his home island of Barbados, Nottinghamshire and South Australia
Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89.
Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scored 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets.
An entertaining left-handed batter, Sobers scored 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958 - an effort which stood as the record Test score for 36 years.
He was also a brilliantly versatile bowler, who bowled spin and seam.
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