West Indies mourns the passing of 'Garry' Sobers

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July 17, 2026

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West Indies mourns the passing of 'Garry' Sobers

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Legendary former West Indies cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers has died.

Family confirmed the National Hero died peacefully at his home in Highgate Gardens, St Michael this morning.

Sobers, long regarded as the greatest cricketer ever to play the game, played 93 Tests, scored 8,032 runs, and made a then world record of 365 not out.

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