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Tributes have poured in for Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket, following his death at the age of 89.
July 19, 2026 — 4:02pm
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World XI captain Garry Sobers (254) and Australia’s Doug Walters (127) celebrate their big scores in 1972. Tributes have poured in for Sobers after his death aged 89.Credit:Staff photographer
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Sobers family (left to right): Daniel, Sir Garfield, Genevieve, Lady Sobers and Matthew in 1980. Credit:Fairfax archives
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Sir Garfield and Lady Sobers in 1980.Credit:Fairfax archives
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World Series Cricket: Kerry Packer, Sir Garfield Sobers and John Cornell in 1977/78Credit:Fairfax archives
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Cricket star Gary Sobers kisses his bride, Pru Kirby after their wedding in 1969.Credit:Syndication International
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Sobers chats with members of the West Indies team in 2015.Credit:AP
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Garry Sobers, seen with Bill Lawry at Trent Bridge in 1968.Credit:Fairfax Media
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Sobers speaks during the opening ceremony of the 2007 Cricket World CupCredit:AP Photo/Andres Leighton
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A mark of respect to Sir Garfield Sobers during the match between Northamptonshire Steelbacks and Hampshire Hawks this weekend.Credit:Getty Images
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Garfield Sobers in swashbuckling mode.Credit:John Patrick O'Gready/Fairfax Media
