The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Tribute: Sobers - cricket’s original superstar who redefined the sport
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K.C. Vijaya Kumar
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Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indian cricketer and all-rounder, has passed away at the age of 89. The article reflects on his immense contributions to the sport, highlighting his versatility as a batter and bowler and his status as a global icon.
In cricket’s deep memory, some players seem eternal and always relevant. The late Sir Donald Bradman was one, and Sir Garfield Sobers (89), who passed away in Barbados on Friday (July 17, 2026), was another. If batting’s aura always vested with Bradman, Sobers held sway as the supreme all-rounder.
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