Sir Garfield Sobers, widely considered the greatest cricketer ever, has died at the age of 89. The West Indies Cricket board announced his passing on Friday, hailing him as a “legend, icon, and hero.” Sobers excelled as both a batsman and bowler, playing 93 Test matches with impressive statistics: 8,032 runs and 235 wickets. He was recognized alongside Don Bradman as one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the 20th Century, with Bradman himself calling Sobers the greatest cricketer of all time. Sobers is also remembered for the historic feat of hitting six sixes in a single over during county cricket. Tributes have poured in from cricket boards worldwide, celebrating his enduring legacy and impact on the sport.