Guwahati, July 17 -- Sir Garfield Sobers (popularly known as Gary Sobers), the legendary West Indies cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game, has died at the age of 89.

Sobers leaves behind a remarkable legacy that transformed world cricket. Among his many achievements, he became the first batter in first-class cricket to strike six sixes in a single over, accomplishing the feat against Glamorgan at St Helen's Ground in Swansea in 1968.

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud once described Sobers as "the greatest all-round cricketer the world has seen". He praised Sobers' exceptional batting, outstanding close-in fielding and rare ability to bowl with the new ball as well as both left-arm...