18/07/2026
🕊️ SIR GARFIELD SOBERS (1936–2026)
A Tribute to Cricket's Greatest All-Rounder
The cricket world has lost one of its greatest legends. Sir Garfield Sobers passed away on 17 July 2026 at the age of 89. His extraordinary talent, sportsmanship, and unmatched all-round ability made him one of the finest cricketers in history.
🏏 Career Highlights
Full Name: Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers
Country: West Indies 🇧🇧
Role: All-Rounder
Test Career: 1954–1974
📊 Test Career Statistics
- Matches: 93
- Runs: 8,032
- Batting Average: 57.78
- Centuries: 26
- Highest Score: 365 (vs Pakistan, 1958)*
- Wickets: 235
- Bowling Average: 34.03
- Best Bowling: 6/73
- Catches: 109
🏆 Legendary Records & Achievements
- 🥇 First player to score 365* in a Test innings, setting a world record at the time.
- 🥇 One of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history.
- 🥇 The only player to score a century and take six wickets in the same Test against Australia.
- 🥇 Hit six sixes in one over in first-class cricket (1968).
- 🥇 Knighted for his services to cricket.
- 🥇 Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
💔 Farewell, Legend
Sir Garfield Sobers inspired generations with his brilliance, humility, and love for the game. His legacy will continue to inspire every cricketer around the world.
Rest in Peace, Sir Garfield Sobers (1936–2026).
"Legends never die. They live forever through their legacy." 🕊️🏏
