ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) — Sir Garfield “Gary” Sobers, arguably the greatest all- rounder of all time, has died aged 89 West Indies Cricket announced on Friday.

“A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers,” West Indies Cricket posted on X above a photograph of him titled “Legend. Icon. Hero”.

Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974; scored 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78; and took 235 wickets at 34.03 runs each.