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Cricket Legend Gary Sobers Dies at 89
17 Jul
Summary
- Legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers has passed away.
- He died at the age of 89, just ten days before his 90th birthday.
- Sobers was the first batter to hit six sixes in a First-Class over.
The cricket world is in mourning following the death of Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the sport's history. The former West Indies captain passed away at the age of 89. Sobers' son, Daniel, confirmed the news, noting that his father was only ten days shy of his 90th birthday.
Sobers' career, spanning from 1954 to 1974, saw him play 93 Test matches. He amassed 8,032 runs with an impressive average of 57.78, including 26 centuries. As a bowler, the left-arm medium-fast bowler took 235 wickets in Tests. He also played in one One Day International.
Beyond his statistical achievements, Sobers achieved a unique milestone in First-Class cricket. He was the first batter ever to hit six sixes in a single over, a feat accomplished while playing for Nottinghamshire in 1968.
