One of the greatest cricketers of all time, Barbadian, Sir Garfield Sobers, has died at the age of 89.
Sir Garry, who played for the West Indies for 18 years, passed away on Friday morning, less than two weeks before his 90th birthday at his home in Barbados.
Mahiri Stewart has that story.
Sir Garry’s son, Daniel Sobers, recounted his final moments while speaking with Barbadian media house, Starcom Network.
A product of Bridgetown, Barbados, Sir Garfield Sobers was best known for dominating the sport in the 18 years in which he represented the West Indies.
His cricketing career boasted a number of highlights such as setting the world record for runs scored in a Test cricket match and his incredible six sixes in an over.
Regarded as one of the best all-round cricketers to ever play the game, Sir Garry was recognised by many for his amazing career, being knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1975.
He was named as a National Hero of Barbados in 1998, making him one of 11 persons to be bestowed the honour.
Veteran sports journalist, Lance Whittaker says Sir Garry was held in the highest regard in discussions about cricketing greatness.
Reacting to his passing, Nationwide News‘ CEO, Cliff Hughes, says Sir Garry’s success on the cricket pitch did wonders for regional Caribbean pride.
The global governing body of cricket, the International Cricket Council, the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket West Indies are among organisations that have expressed condolences at Sir Garry’s passing.
Cricket West Indies posted a statement on X that read: ” A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers.
Sir Garfield Sobers was known as a lethal left arm bowler who could deliver left-arm spin and medium pace.
President of Jamaica Cricket Association, Dr. Donovan Bennett, remembers what’s arguably Sobers’ finest moment.
Dr. Donovan Bennett.
Meanwhile, Whittaker adds that Sir Sobers was a colossal figure in world cricket.
Lance Whittaker.
And Hughes reflected on the impact that Sir Sobers had on his native Barbados and the cricketing globe.
