Cricket Icon Sir Garfield Sobers Dies Just Before 90Th Birthday

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Virat Kohli led tributes from the cricket fraternity following Sobers' passing.

Sportskeeda - Sir Garfield Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer

Daily Mail Sports - Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of the finest cricketers ever

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NY Post - “Sir Garfield Sobers was the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen. His mastery of batting, bowling and fielding was unparalleled, but his true significance reached far beyond the boundary ropes.”

Sportskeeda - Sir Garfield Sobers passed away weeks ahead of his 90th birthday

Daily Mail Sports - The cricket world is in mourning following Sobers' death

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Daily Mail Sports - Barbados, birthplace of Sir Garfield Sobers

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - Sobers was born on July 28, 1936.

Sportskeeda - Sobers died on Friday, July 17, 2026

Daily Mail Sports - Sobers was 89 years old at the time of his death

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Daily Mail Sports - Sobers played for the West Indies for 20 years

The cricket world is mourning the loss of a legend, as tributes have poured in from players and fans alike following the passing of Sobers. Virat Kohli has been among those leading the heartfelt remembrances of the iconic cricketer. Sobers, who was born on July 28, 1936, leaves behind a remarkable legacy in the sport.