BCCI honors Sir Garfield Sobers following his passing at age 89
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) paid tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 89. Sobers is regarded as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, with a remarkable career that spanned from 1954 to 1974. The BCCI shared a video commemorating Sobers' legacy, which included moments from his interaction with the Indian team during their 2023 tour of the West Indies. Cricket West Indies also expressed condolences and honored him as a cricketing icon, highlighting his impact on the sport. Sobers' death was confirmed by his son Daniel less than two weeks before what would have been his 90th birthday.
- •Sobers remembered as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders.
- •Passed away on July 7, 2026, confirmed by his son Daniel.
- •BCCI shared a tribute video with moments from 2023 tour.
- •Cricket West Indies honored him as a cricketing icon.
- •Held the record for highest individual Test score for 36 years.
- 10:49 AMYahoo Sports — 'Cricket has lost one of its greatest': Virat Kohli mourns Sir Garfield Sobers' death
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Tributes pour in as West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers passes away: Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara and cricket world reacts
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — 'A true icon of the game': BCCI pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers with throwback video
"The BCCI honoured Sir Garfield Sobers, a true cricket icon, after his passing. He was remembered as one of the game's greatest all-rounders ever. Sobers left an enduring legacy which will continue to inspire many. Cricket West Indies also posted a heartfelt farewell to the legend. His remarkable career redefined greatness in the sport.
"Kohli took to X to express his condolences and praised Sobers' impact on the game. "Cricket has lost one of its greatest. Rest in peace, Sir Garfield Sobers. Your legacy will inspire generations," Kohli wrote.
"Tributes pour in from Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara, and legends globally following the passing of West Indies icon Sir Garfield Sobers at 89. Read the reactions.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 10:49 AM'Cricket has lost one of its greatest': Virat Kohli mourns Sir Garfield Sobers' death
Kohli took to X to express his condolences and praised Sobers' impact on the game. "Cricket has lost one of its greatest. Rest in peace, Sir Garfield Sobers. Your legacy will inspire generations," Kohli wrote.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 4:29 AMTributes pour in as West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers passes away: Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara and cricket world reacts
Tributes pour in from Sunil Gavaskar, Brian Lara, and legends globally following the passing of West Indies icon Sir Garfield Sobers at 89. Read the reactions.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 9:23 PM'A true icon of the game': BCCI pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers with throwback video
The BCCI honoured Sir Garfield Sobers, a true cricket icon, after his passing. He was remembered as one of the game's greatest all-rounders ever. Sobers left an enduring legacy which will continue to inspire many. Cricket West Indies also posted a heartfelt farewell to the legend. His remarkable career redefined greatness in the sport.
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