Pakistan captain of the test team Babar Azam has shared his grief with the world over the loss of West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers, who is considered the finest all-rounder in cricket history.
Sobers passed away at 89, and the cricket world will miss it’s one of the most celebrated figures.
Babar expressed his gratitude and admiration for the great cricketer’s exceptional service in a moving message on social media, paying special tribute to the man’s outstanding contribution to the game.
He called Sobers one of cricket’s greatest players, stating that the game had lost a true legend.
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“The cricket world has lost one of its best players,” Babar wrote. “Sir Garfield Sobers was not only a cricketer but a shining example of what the sport could achieve on a cricket field; his skill, versatility and knowledge of the game will continue to inspire cricketers for generations.”
Babar also conveyed his sympathies on the loss of Sobers to the West Indies people and his family in this bleak period.
The most complete all-rounder of the game, Sir Garfield Sobers was born in Barbados on July 28, 1936.
He played for the West Indies in 93 Tests, amassed 8,032 runs and picked up 235 wickets at an outstanding average of 57.78.
In 1958 he achieved an historic unbeaten 365 against Pakistan, a record that stood for many years.
He also hit the first six sixes in an over in first-class cricket making a legendary record.
Sobers’ death is the end of a remarkable period in cricket.
He was a great batsman, a great bowler and a great fielder and he set the benchmark for an all-rounder.
Babar Azam’s tribute stands as a testament to the enduring legacy and the respect and admiration that Sobers leaves behind, transcending generations and borders with his impact on cricket.
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