In Memory of Sir Garry Sobers (1936–2026) Sir Garry Sobers—a cricketing colossus, a gentle giant, and the ultimate all-rounder—leaves behind a game forever enriched by his genius. Born in Bridgetown, Barbados, Sir Garry rose from humble beginnings to become the beating heart of West Indies cricket. He completely redefined what it meant to be an […]
They say emulation is the strongest form of flattery… and as a young would-be cricketer on the village greens and in my backyard, I flattered myself by trying to imitate The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers. Though I am right handed, I tried to bat like him, even mimicking his signature pedal after punching a
Thank you Sir. Garry. For your contribution not only to Barbados cricket but the wider world.
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I don’t think that we in the island of Barbados have sort of realised or recognised the kind of sentiment or substance that we have. We are blessed to have had many of them, including Sir Gary, when we talked about it, the men of elegance, eloquence and class. And he embodies all of that.
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I used to keep wicket for the West Indies and I considered it a great privilege to have known Sir Gary both on and off the field. You know, we did lots of things together and I was very fortunate about that. We not only played cricket for Barbados in the West Indies, but we
Sir Gary, I will treasure the moments that you gave towards our friendship when I was a young cricketer in my early days while coming to England. I do recalled the time you took during the West Indies county match versus Surrey C. C. C at Kennington Oval way back in 1969. The many times
It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute to a legend and sports hero known the world over. I regret that I could not make it to Barbados for the official ceremony in his honor. Sir Garfield Sobers was so much more than a great athlete. He carried a generosity of spirit
Sir Garfield Sobers belongs to every corner of Barbados where a child once picked up a bat and imagined greatness. His legacy isn’t confined to Kensington Oval or the grand stages of world cricket — it lives in the post‑school matches, the dusty outfields, the coconut‑fringed boundaries, and the improvised pitches scattered across the island.Those
What more can I say about His Excellency, Sir Garfield Sobers, that has not already been said? What I can share is the privilege that we at Almond Beach Resort had of hosting Sir Garfield at our weekly guest cocktail parties. Every visit was truly the highlight of the evening for both our guests and
It’s not the length of time at the crease but the contribution made. You scored a glorious 89,and took Barbados beyond the boundaries just like the great all rounder that you were.
