New Delhi, July 17 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday paid tribute to legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers following his passing at the age of 89, recalling the iconic cricketer's memorable interaction with the Indian team during its tour of the Caribbean in 2023.

Sharing a video on X from Sobers' visit to India's training session at the Kensington Oval in Barbados in July 2023, the BCCI honoured one of cricket's greatest-ever players, who had spent time with the squad, including then captain Rohit Sharma, batting great Virat Kohli and then head coach Rahul Dravid.

Sharing the tribute video, the BCCI wrote, "The BCCI mourns the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, a true icon of the game and one of...