Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:09pm on 17 Jul 2026,Friday Sports
Sir Garfield "Gary" Sobers, the legendary West Indies cricketer widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, has died at the age of 89 at his home in Barbados. Sobers became the first player to hit six sixes in a single over of first-class cricket in 1968 and held the Test record of 365 not out for 36 years. Across 93 Tests, he scored 8,032 runs and claimed 235 wickets. Knighted in 1975, Sobers inspired generations with his extraordinary versatility, leadership, and sportsmanship, leaving behind an unmatched legacy in world cricket. (PC: X)
