Sir Garfield Sobers, one of cricket's greatest-ever players, has died at the age of 89 at his home in Barbados, just two weeks before his 90th birthday. He is survived by his sons, Daniel and Matthew, and his adopted daughter, Genevieve. The West Indies legend represented his country from 1954 to 1974, playing 93 Test matches and earning a reputation as one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the game. Renowned for his exceptional batting, bowling and fielding, Sobers was widely regarded as a cricketer who was far ahead of his era.&nbsp;A player far ahead of his era, Sobers could bowl left-arm fast-medium, left-arm spin and wrist spin and he also became the first cricketer to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket.&nbsp;With the bat, Sobers scored 8,032 Test runs at an outstanding average of 57.78, including 26 centuries and 30 fifties. His unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in 1958 set a new world record for the highest individual Test score, a record that remained unbeaten for 36 years.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-india-u-19-world-cup-winner-manjot-kalra-arrested-in-lanka-premier-league-bribery-case-1784298219765">Former India U-19 WC winner Manjot Kalra arrested in LPL bribery case</a>&nbsp;As a bowler, Sobers adapted his style to different conditions and finished with 235 Test wickets at an average of 34.03. He was equally brilliant in the field, taking 109 catches during his Test career.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-s-mohammad-nawaz-banned-after-icc-anti-doping-rule-violation-1784283521562">Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz banned after ICC anti-doping rule violation</a>&nbsp;“The greatest allrounder that I saw was Sir Garfield Sobers because he was quite simply somebody who could change the game with the bat; he could change the game with the ball. He could change the game by taking an incredible catch close in or even in the outfield," Sunil Gavaskar said of him once.&nbsp;“But that impact that he had and the number of matches he turned with both bat and ball is the reason why he was the greatest allrounder that I have ever seen."&nbsp;In 2004, the International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed a panel of Sunil Gavaskar, Richie Benaud and Michael Holding to choose the player after whom its annual Player of the Year award would be named. The panel selected Sobers and since then, the ICC’s top individual honour has been known as the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has died at the age of 89. The former West Indies captain is remembered as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game, leaving behind an unmatched legacy with his batting, bowling and fielding.

Sir Garfield Sobers, one of cricket's greatest-ever players, has died at the age of 89 at his home in Barbados, just two weeks before his 90th birthday. He is survived by his sons, Daniel and Matthew, and his adopted daughter, Genevieve. The West Indies legend represented his country from 1954 to 1974, playing 93 Test matches and earning a reputation as one of the finest all-rounders in the history of the game. Renowned for his exceptional batting, bowling and fielding, Sobers was widely regarded as a cricketer who was far ahead of his era. A player far ahead of his era, Sobers could bowl left-arm fast-medium, left-arm spin and wrist spin and he also became the first cricketer to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. With the bat, Sobers scored 8,032 Test runs at an outstanding average of 57.78, including 26 centuries and 30 fifties. His unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in 1958 set a new world record for the highest individual Test score, a record that remained unbeaten for 36 years. Also Read - Former India U-19 WC winner Manjot Kalra arrested in LPL bribery case As a bowler, Sobers adapted his style to different conditions and finished with 235 Test wickets at an average of 34.03. He was equally brilliant in the field, taking 109 catches during his Test career. Also Read - Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz banned after ICC anti-doping rule violation “The greatest allrounder that I saw was Sir Garfield Sobers because he was quite simply somebody who could change the game with the bat; he could change the game with the ball. He could change the game by taking an incredible catch close in or even in the outfield," Sunil Gavaskar said of him once. “But that impact that he had and the number of matches he turned with both bat and ball is the reason why he was the greatest allrounder that I have ever seen." In 2004, the International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed a panel of Sunil Gavaskar, Richie Benaud and Michael Holding to choose the player after whom its annual Player of the Year award would be named. The panel selected Sobers and since then, the ICC’s top individual honour has been known as the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has died at the age of 89. The former West Indies captain is remembered as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game, leaving behind an unmatched legacy with his batting, bowling and fielding.

West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89

Team India will play a two-match Test series against the West Indies from July 12. The first Test will be played in Dominica. Before the start of the Test series, the players of the Indian team met West Indies cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers. The Board of Control of Cricket in India shared the video of Sir Garfield Sobers meeting with Indian players on social media. In the video, Sir Garfield Sobers and his wife can be seen meeting Team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid, skipper Rohit Sharma, opener Shubhman Gill, and former skipper Virat Kohli.

<h2>Team India meets Sir Garfield Sobers</h2>

The Indian team is currently practicing in Barbados, where Sir Garfield Sobers along with his wife came to visit the Rohit Sharma-led squad. The BCCI captioned the video as "In Barbados and in the company of greatness! Team India meet one of the greatest of the game - Sir Garfield Sobers." First Indian captain Rohit Sharma met Sir Garfield Sobers followed by head coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid also introduced Shubman Gill to Sir Garfield Sobers.Later, Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also came and met the Caribbean legend. &nbsp;

Virat Kohli shook hands with Sir Garfield Sobers and both were seen having a good laugh together. Shardul Thakur and Ravichandran Ashwin are also seen talking to Sir Garfield Sobers.

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<h2>Legendary batsman Sir Garfield Sobers</h2>

Sir Garfield Sobers is counted among the legendary all-rounders in the history of the West Indies. He played 93 Tests and one ODI for the West Indies between 1954 and 1974. Sobers has 8,032 runs in 160 innings at an average of 57.78. He also scored 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries in Tests.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) also commemorates Sir Garfield Sobers' achievements through an award. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, considered as the one of the most prestigious awards in the field, is given annually to the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year. It was first awarded to Rahul Dravid in 2004. Former Australian cricketers Ricky Ponting and Mitchell Johnson and India star Virat Kohli have won the award twice. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was awarded the trophy this year.

Team India will play a two-match Test series against the West Indies from July 12. The first Test will be played in Dominica. Before the start of the Test series, the players of the Indian team met West Indies cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers.

Team India will play a two-match Test series against the West Indies from July 12. The first Test will be played in Dominica. Before the start of the Test series, the players of the Indian team met West Indies cricketing legend Sir Garfield Sobers. The Board of Control of Cricket in India shared the video of Sir Garfield Sobers meeting with Indian players on social media. In the video, Sir Garfield Sobers and his wife can be seen meeting Team India’s head coach Rahul Dravid, skipper Rohit Sharma, opener Shubhman Gill, and former skipper Virat Kohli. Team India meets Sir Garfield Sobers The Indian team is currently practicing in Barbados, where Sir Garfield Sobers along with his wife came to visit the Rohit Sharma-led squad. The BCCI captioned the video as "In Barbados and in the company of greatness! Team India meet one of the greatest of the game - Sir Garfield Sobers." First Indian captain Rohit Sharma met Sir Garfield Sobers followed by head coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid also introduced Shubman Gill to Sir Garfield Sobers.Later, Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also came and met the Caribbean legend. Virat Kohli shook hands with Sir Garfield Sobers and both were seen having a good laugh together. Shardul Thakur and Ravichandran Ashwin are also seen talking to Sir Garfield Sobers. In Barbados & in the company of greatness! 🫡 🫡#TeamIndia meet one of the greatest of the game - Sir Garfield Sobers 🙌 🙌#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/f2u1sbtRmP — BCCI (@BCCI) July 5, 2023 × Also read: Big Bash League unveils new IPL-like format for season 13, all set to start on December 7 Legendary batsman Sir Garfield Sobers Sir Garfield Sobers is counted among the legendary all-rounders in the history of the West Indies. He played 93 Tests and one ODI for the West Indies between 1954 and 1974. Sobers has 8,032 runs in 160 innings at an average of 57.78. He also scored 26 centuries and 30 half-centuries in Tests. Also read: Football: Leicester City fined $1.12 million for restricting online kit sales The International Cricket Council (ICC) also commemorates Sir Garfield Sobers' achievements through an award. The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, considered as the one of the most prestigious awards in the field, is given annually to the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year. It was first awarded to Rahul Dravid in 2004. Former Australian cricketers Ricky Ponting and Mitchell Johnson and India star Virat Kohli have won the award twice. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was awarded the trophy this year.

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