Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral
Summary
Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest cricket players from the West Indies, was honored at his state funeral in Barbados. Many famous cricketers and national leaders remembered his achievements and the impact he made on cricket and his community.Key Facts
- Sir Garfield Sobers died on 17 July at the age of 89, just before his 90th birthday.
- He played 93 Test cricket matches between 1954 and 1974, scoring over 8,000 runs and taking 235 wickets.
- Sobers was known for being skilled as both a batter and a bowler, playing left-handed and using different bowling styles.
- The funeral took place at Kensington Oval in Barbados, a cricket ground with a pavilion named after Sobers.
- Notable speakers included former teammates Sir Clive Lloyd, Brian Lara, and Desmond Haynes, as well as Barbados’ president, prime minister, and music star Rihanna.
- His coffin was draped with the Barbados flag and carried through the capital city in a formal procession.
- Sobers once scored 365 runs without getting out in a Test match, a record that lasted 36 years.
- King Charles sent condolences, calling Sobers a sportsman who brought joy and pride to many.
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