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West Indies Cricket announced on Friday that Sir Gary Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest cricketer in history, has died at the age of 89.
The sporting organisation paid tribute to the legendary all-rounder on X, sharing a photograph of him captioned “Legend. Icon. Hero.”
In their emotional post, West Indies Cricket declared that a great innings had come to an end, cementing his legacy in the hearts of fans forever.
Between 1954 and 1974, Sobers played 93 Test matches, scoring 8,032 runs with an exceptional 57.78 average while claiming 235 wickets.
His unmatched skill earned him 90 votes out of 100 from cricket experts in a 1999 Wisden poll, naming him alongside Donald Bradman as one of the Five Cricketers of the 20th Century.
Before his own passing in 2001, Bradman famously called Sobers the greatest cricketer of all time.
Sobers also secured his place in popular sports history by becoming the first player ever to smash six sixes in a single over, punishing Glamorgan bowler Malcolm Nash while playing for Nottinghamshire.
Global cricket boards quickly issued heartfelt tributes following the news.
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club expressed deep sadness, describing him as an iconic figure in their history.
Meanwhile, England’s cricket team and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) both released statements mourning the loss of a true global icon.
The BCCI also shared a video of Sobers interacting with Indian stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during their 2024 tour of the West Indies to celebrate his enduring legacy.
