Organisers are planning for expected large-scale public participation in the State Funeral for National Hero The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers next Wednesday.

Following a site visit to Kensington Oval where the funeral mass is to be held, Senator Lisa Cummins, chair of the funeral organising committee, said planning was progressing smoothly and officials were working to ensure a fitting tribute to the cricket icon.

“We just wrapped up our very first site visit at this location,” Senator Cummins said, noting that the committee had already inspected Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where Sir Garry will be interred.