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Sir Garfield Sobers, West Indies Cricket Great, Dies at 89

20 July 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSSir GarfieldSobers, WestIndies CricketGreat, Dies at 8920 July 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Sir Garfield Sobers, the celebrated West Indian all-rounder, passed away aged 89. Tributes recalled him as one of the finest players the game has seen.

Key facts

  • Country: West Indies.
  • Age: 89.
  • Tests played: 93.
  • Honour: inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.
Test recordFigure
Matches93
Runs8,032
Wickets235

Significance

  • Seen as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history.
  • His record joins batting and bowling strength in a single career.

Exam angle

  • Team: West Indies; recognition: ICC Hall of Fame.
  • Numbers: 93 Tests, 8,032 runs, 235 wickets.
  • Age at death: 89.

Test yourself

1. Sir Garfield Sobers, who died aged 89, represented which cricket team?

He was a West Indies cricketer.

2. How many Test runs did Sir Garfield Sobers score?

He scored 8,032 runs in 93 Tests.

3. How many Test wickets did Garfield Sobers take?

The notes credit him with 235 wickets.