West Indies determined to honour Sir Gary Sobers' memory against Pakistan, says captain Chase

West Indies captain Roston Chase expressed the team's deep emotional connection to the passing of Sir Garry Sobers, a monumental figure in West Indian cricket. Chase stated that the team is resolute in their commitment to honor the legendary cricketer's legacy by delivering their utmost performance in the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan.

"Sir Garry's a very important figure in West Indies cricket, so we really want to go out there and do it for him," Chase said in a video posted by ESPNcricinfo. He added, "Obviously, he passed away; that's a sad moment in the cricketing fraternity. But like I said, we just want to go out there and make him proud, make ourselves proud and make the entire region proud, so we're going to go out there and give it our all."

Sobers, who passed away on July 17, was a celebrated all-rounder for the West Indies from 1954 to 1974. He played 93 Test matches, amassing 8,032 runs at an impressive average of 57.78, including 26 centuries. His bowling prowess was equally significant, with 235 Test wickets. Renowned for his all-around skills as a left-handed batter, a versatile left-arm bowler, and an exceptional fielder, Sobers is widely regarded as one of cricket's most complete players. His record of an unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in 1958 stood as the highest individual Test score for 36 years. He also achieved the distinction of being the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket in 1968.

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Sir Garry's a very important figure in West Indies cricket, so we really want to go out there and do it for him. Obviously, he passed away; that's a sad moment in the cricketing fraternity. But like I said, we just want to go out there and make him proud, make ourselves proud and make the entire region proud, so we're going to go out there and give it our all.