Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, has passed away at the age of 89.The West Indies Cricket Board announced his death, marking the end of an era in the sport.Sobers, who played 93 Test matches between 1954 and 1974, amassed 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78 and took 235 wickets at 34.03 runs each.

His legacy is further cemented by his inclusion in Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the 20th Century, where he received 90 votes, trailing only Donald Bradman.Sobers is also celebrated for being the first player to hit six sixes in an over during a county match for Nottinghamshire.

Tributes poured in from cricketing bodies worldwide, with the BCCI calling him a 'true icon of the game' and England acknowledging his status as 'one of the greatest to ever play the game.

' His contributions to Caribbean cricket and global sports culture continue to inspire future generations, leaving an enduring legacy that transcends borders.