Sir Garfield Sobers dies, aged 89

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July 17, 2026

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Jul 17, 2026 News, Sports

(Cricinfo) Sir Garry Sobers, the legendary West Indies all-rounder, has died at his home in Barbados. He was 89 years old.

Widely regarded by many as the greatest all-rounder and most gifted cricketer to have played the game, Sobers excelled as Test batter, could bowl left-arm pace as well as orthodox and wrist spin, and he was an exceptional fielder and close-in catcher.

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