Clive Lloyd honors Sobers as cricket legend is laid to rest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Sir Garfield Sobers was honored at his state funeral in Barbados, attended by notable figures including Clive Lloyd and Rihanna. Lloyd referred to Sobers as the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" during the service at Kensington Oval. The ceremony included a formal procession, with Sobers' coffin draped in the Barbadian flag. Mottley and Lara emphasized Sobers' impact, celebrating his life and contributions both on and off the field. Sobers passed away on July 17, just days before his 90th birthday, and will be laid to rest at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens.
- •Sobers died on July 17, 11 days short of his 90th birthday.
- •The funeral took place at Kensington Oval, his home ground in Barbados.
- •Former teammates and dignitaries spoke at the service honoring Sobers' legacy.
- •Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican attended after completing a Test victory over Pakistan.
- •Sobers will be buried at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens in Barbados.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral
- 6:44 PMBBC Sport — Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral
"Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.
"Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:44 PMLloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral
Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 6:44 PMLloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral
Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.
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