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Cricket legend Sir Garry Sobers passes away at 89

Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, has died at the age of 89.

The Business Standard ยท 17 July 2026, 9:55 PM

Sir Garry Sobers has passed away at the age of 89. Known as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket, Sobers was born with an extra finger on each hand. As a young boy, he famously removed these digits himself using a sharp knife and catgut.