Gary Sobers
Gary Sobers is a former West Indian cricketer, celebrated as one of the game's greatest all-rounders. Born on July 28, 1936, in Bridgetown, Barbados, Sobers made his Test debut in 1954 and had a remarkable career that lasted until 1974. He was a versatile player, excelling in batting, bowling, and fielding, and he was the first cricketer to score 365 not out in a Test match. Sobers' charismatic style and sportsmanship left a lasting impact on the sport, and he remains a revered figure in cricket history.
Born on Jul 28, 1936 (89 years old)
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Pakistan:
Gary Sobers scored 8,032 runs in fewer than 100 Test matches.
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Bangladesh:
Shubman Gill surpassed Gary Sobers' 59-year-old record.
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Bangladesh:
Gary Sobers held the record for the most runs in a series as a visiting captain before Shubman Gill surpassed it.
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Guyana:
Gary Sobers is mentioned as one of the fellow triple centurions ahead of Wiaan Mulder.
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India:
Gary Sobers is another cricket legend whose record Shubman Gill matched.
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Guyana:
Gary Sobers' record of 375 runs was broken by Brian Lara.
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Bangladesh:
Gary Sobers is mentioned as a legendary figure in cricket history.
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