Cricketer Sir Gary Sobers’ lasting Cayman connections remembered
The death of Sir Garfield “Gary” Sobers at the age of 89 on 17 July has prompted tributes across the cricketing world, with Cayman’s cricket community remembering not only one of the greatest players the sport has ever produced, but also a humble man who forged lasting friendships during visits to the Islands.
Widely regarded as the finest all-round cricketer in history, the Barbadian legend played 93 Test matches for the West Indies between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78, taking 235 wickets with three distinct bowling styles and earning a reputation as one of the game’s greatest fielders. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jul 23, 2026 07:25 PM