Sobers’ record highlights include a Test score of 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958 and becoming the first batsman to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket (1968, Nottinghamshire vs Glamorgan).

Sir Garfield Sobers, a West Indies cricket legend and one of the greatest all-rounders in history, has died at 89, ending a career that spanned international cricket from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s.

Born in Bridgetown, Barbados, Sobers debuted for Barbados in 1953 and made his West Indies Test debut in March 1954 at Sabina Park, making an immediate impact.

Nottinghamshire marked Sobers’ legacy with celebrations ahead of their T20 Blast semi-final, reflecting his status as a cricketing legend within the club.

The update carries AFP’s timestamp indicating the obituary was published on July 17, 2026.

Sobers was nearly 90 at his death, with confirmation from his son Daniel.

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AFP is cited as the source, with a photo caption showing Sobers at Lord’s on June 10, 2016.

Off-field challenges included a 1959 car crash that claimed a teammate’s life and battles with alcohol, yet he remained a towering figure in cricket history.

Tributes poured in from prominent figures and organizations, including India players Ravi Shastri, Dinesh Karthik, Ajinkya Rahane, and the BCCI, all honoring him as a true icon.

Current West Indies captains issued a joint statement underscoring Sobers’ enduring impact on Barbadian and regional cricket.

Sobers captained the West Indies from the 1964-65 home series against Australia to 1972, guiding them to their first series win over Australia.