Goa, July 17 -- Sir Garry Sobers, widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history and arguably the finest all-rounder the game has ever produced, has passed away at the age of 89. His death marks the end of an era for world cricket, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of players.

Sobers enjoyed an extraordinary international career with the West Indies, making his Test debut in 1954 after first representing Barbados in first-class cricket at just 16 years of age. Blessed with exceptional talent, he excelled as a batsman, bowler and fielder, earning admiration across the cricketing world.

One of the defining moments of his career came in 1958 when he scored an unbeaten 365 against Pakistan, setting ...