Sir Garry Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, passes away at 89

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Sir Garry Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, passes away at 89

Summary

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, has died at the age of 89. His passing was announced on July 17, 2026. Sobers is celebrated for numerous achievements in his long career, most famously becoming the first batsman to hit six sixes in an over during a first-class match in 1968. He leaves behind a lasting legacy in West Indies cricket and the sport overall. Tributes are expected as the cricketing community reflects on his impact.

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Key Details

•Sir Garry Sobers passed away on July 17, 2026.
•He was 89 years old at the time of his death.
•Sobers was the first batsman to hit six sixes in an over in 1968.
•He is regarded as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders.
•The cricketing community is expected to honor his contributions.

Latest Updates

8:58 PMYahoo Sports — West Indies legend Garry Sobers dies at 89
6:40 PMYahoo Sports — All-time West Indies cricket great Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
3:37 PMESPNcricinfo — Garry Sobers dies, aged 89
3:10 PMThe Guardian Sport — Sir Garry Sobers, West Indies cricketing great, dies aged 89

What they're saying

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West Indian widely regarded as greatest all-rounder First to hit six sixes in one over in first-class game Sir Garry Sobers, an undisputed cricketing great and widely regarded as the sport’s greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89. Sobers will forever be associated with the feat he completed in 1968 at Glamorgan’s St Helen’s ground in Swansea when he became the first batsman to hit six sixes in a single over of six consecutive balls in first-class cricket but his achievements in a long and illustrious career were numerous. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Guardian sport

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Cricket icon Garfield Sobers has passed away at the age of 89. He represented the West Indies in 93 Test matches during his career. Sobers scored 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets in Tests. He famously scored 365 runs in a single Test innings. Sobers also achieved six sixes in one over in first-class cricket.
— Yahoo Sports