Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket’s ultimate all-rounder, dies at 89

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has passed away at 89.

Remembered as the sport’s greatest all-rounder, he leaves behind an unmatched global legacy.

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Sobers would go on to become the most complete cricketer to play the game.

He wasn't just a great batsman who could bowl a bit instead he was brilliant at both skills at the same time.

A left-handed batsman and a left-arm bowler was equally skilled at delivering pace and spin.

As a brilliant fielder in any position,Sobers was named one of the five leading cricketers of the 20th century by the sport's Wisden Almanack.

At Batting, over 93 Test matches between 1954 and 1974, he scored 8,032 runs at an extraordinary average of 57.78.

While as a bowler , he took 235 Test wickets, demonstrating immense versatility by switching effortlessly between fast-medium pace and crafty left-arm wrist spin depending on what the pitch required.

On top of that he was a spectacular, athletic fielder, primarily in the slips, completing 109 catches.

Sir Garry Sobers also known as "Garry" was born with two extra fingers — one on each hand.The daring man removed them himself as a boy, using catgut and a sharp knife.

Sir Garfield Sobers 'Trophy'

Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1975 for his services to the sport, he was later officially named one of the 11 National Heroes of Barbados.

His influence on modern cricket remains codified forever: the International Cricket Council’s ICC annual award for the absolute best men's cricketer of the year is officially named the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

The iconic Barbadian trailblazer, known for his 365-run world record and historic six sixes in an over, passed away just weeks before his 90th birthday.