West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89

Sir Garfield Sobers, the iconic West Indies all-rounder and widely considered one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has passed away at the age of 89. Sobers left an indelible mark on the sport during his illustrious career.

Sobers represented the West Indies in 93 Test matches from 1954 to 1974, amassing 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets. A dynamic left-handed batsman, he set a then-world record Test score of 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958, a record that stood for 36 years. His versatility extended to his bowling, where he expertly delivered both spin and seam variations.

Beyond his international exploits, Sobers also played county cricket for Nottinghamshire. In 1968, while playing for Nottinghamshire, he achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first player in first-class cricket history to hit six sixes in a single over. His immense contributions to the sport were recognized when he was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975. He was also honored as one of Wisden's five cricketers of the 20th century.