Sir Garry Sobers dies: Cricket loses an all-time great at 89

Published - 17 Jul 2026, 09:03 PM

Sir Garfield Sobers
Sir Garfield Sobers. Image Credit: X

In the biggest loss to the cricket world, Sir Garfield Sobers has passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, July 17. His family confirmed that Sobers died peacefully at his home in Highgate Gardens, St. Michael, on Friday due to age-related issues.

Sir Garry Sobers Passes Away at 89

The West Indies legend was regarded as the greatest all-rounder the game has ever produced. Whether it was batting, bowling, or fielding, the Barbados hero was just perfect in everything.

Sir Garry Sobers was not just a cricket legend, but he was also a talented footballer, basketball player, and golfer. Sobers left behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Amid this, Ravichandran Ashwin defends Rohit Sharma, takes swipe at selectors amid retirement buzz.

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