Sir Garfield Sobers, a towering figure in cricket history and revered as one of the sport's greatest all-rounders, has died at the age of 89.
Sobers represented the West Indies in 93 Test matches between 1954 and 1974. During his illustrious career, he amassed 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets.
An accomplished left-handed batsman, Sobers set a Test record of 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958, a score that remained unbroken for 36 years. He was also a versatile bowler, capable of delivering both spin and seam.
Beyond his international achievements, Sobers played county cricket for Nottinghamshire. In 1968, while with Nottinghamshire, he achieved a notable feat by becoming the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in a first-class match.
His contributions to cricket were recognized when he was knighted for his services to the sport in 1975. Sir Garfield Sobers was also named one of Wisden's five cricketers of the 20th century, further cementing his legacy in the sport.