Sir Garfield Sobers is the greatest cricketing all-rounder of all-time who mastered every aspect of the game. Browse through his incredible statistics that showcase his talent with both the bat and ball and see why is so highly regarded in the cricketing world.
Overview
Full Name – Garfield St Aubrun Sobers
Born – 28 July 1936
Batting Style – Left-Handed Batsman
Bowling Style
Left-Arm Fast Medium
Slow Left-Arm Orthodox
Slow Left-Arm Chinaman
Top Facts
- The only west Indian player to be part of Sir Don Bradman’s Dream Team.
Gary was set to play at number 5 in Bradman’s dream team. - Test Debut West Indies v England at Kingston, 1954
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1964
- Set the Test record for an individual batsman with 365 against Pakistan, 1958
- Hit six consecutive sixes off an over from Malcolm Nash, 1968
Test Career
Batting
Career Span: 1954-1974
Matches: 93
Innings: 160
Runs: 8032
Average: 57.78
50s: 30
100s: 25
Bowling
Overs: 3432.5
Maidens: 974
Wickets: 235
5-Wicket Innings: 6
Average: 34.04
Best Figures: 6/73