Sir Garfield Sobers

Sir Garfield Sobers was unquestionably the world's greatest ever all-round cricketer (1952 to 1974), Sobers was born on July 28, 1936 in Bay Land, Barbados. Sir Garfield Sobers was born with a special gift, he was so good as a sportsman that he could have excelled at football and basketball as well. Whether batting, bowling or fielding, he showed excellent skill and ability from early and it was hardly a surprise that he made his Test debut at the age of 17 after playing at the first-class level for Barbados a year earlier.

Sobers made his debut in the final Test at Sabina Park against the touring English side of 1954. He was pick as a bowler for his slow left arm spin replacing Alf Valentine, four years later Sir Garfield Sobers set the Test record for an individual batsman, with a mammoth 365 against Pakistan in 1958 also at Sabina Park. He batted 10 hours and 8 minutes played every stroke in book and never gave a semblance of a chance.

In 1968, Sobers became the first ever batsman to hit six sixes off one over of six consecutive balls in first-class cricket. Sobers was playing as captain of Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in Swansea; the unfortunate bowler was Malcolm Nash. This tally of 36 runs off an over beat a 57 year-old record of 34 runs, held by Ted Alletson. The feat of six sixes in an over has since been matched only once, by Ravi Shastri, playing for Bombay against Baroda in 1984.

Sobers captained the West Indies cricket team for 39 matches between 1965 and 1972, the Barbados team in 1966 and 1967, Nottinghamshire from 1968-1971 and the Rest of the World for two tours - one of England and the other of Australia.

Sir Garfield Sobers Retiring in 1974 after his knee cartilage finally gave out, he featured in another precedent when, in 1975, Queen Elizabeth II overturned tradition by dubbing him a Knight in an open-air ceremony at the Garrison Savannah instead of at Buckingham Palace.

Sir Garfield Sobers is the only living National Hero of Barbados, he wsa given the highest honour of his native land. Sir Garfield Sobers is currently one of the Standford 20/20 legends with responsibilty for team St. Lucia.

Sir Gary Sobers Test Cricket Statistics

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	Garry Sobers is a cricketing legend, the greatest all-rounder of all time; his feats with bat, ball or in the field are remarkable. In this revealing and honest autobiography, Sobers talks about his career, his life, he assesses modern cricket in the West Indies and beyond, and gives his verdict on how the sport can progress in the 21st century.
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	Soft Cover Book		$14.95
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	Sir Garry Sobers graced the stage in 1960's as a great all-rounder, Colin Bland set new standards in fielding and bowlers were of highest class led by Fred Trueman - the first ever to reach 300 wickets. The others were Wes Hall, John Snow, Graham McKenzie, Neil Hawke and Alan Davidson. Spin was taken over by Lance Gibbs who followed Jim Laker on to the world stage and later beat Trueman's record. Batsmen were marvellous to watch - Rohan Kanhai, Ted Dexter, Boycott, Ken Barrington, Bob Simpson of Australia, Bill Lawry, Greame Pollock spanned the entire decade.
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	NTSC -  DVD		£24.99
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	West Indian Summer 1966, West Indies vs England 1966 Test Match Series dominated by Sir Garfield Sobers with commentary by John Arlott.
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	NTSC -  DVD	Sample video	£24.99
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	The Garry Sobers Special 1972, Garry Sobers' innings of 254 against Australia in 1972 with commentary by Sir Donald Bradman.
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	NTSC -  DVD		£24.99
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	Cricket Coaching Video, This video illustrates a scripted cricket match between a Jamaican XI and a West Indies Cricket team prior to the West Indies tour of England in 1966. Some of the cricket stars featured in this video include Conrad Hunte, Alfred Valentine and Sir Garfield Sobers. Running time: 40 mts.
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	NTSC -  DVD		£24.99
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	Gary Sobers Figure, Sir Garfield Sobers was the greatest cricketer to have played the game. The figure is approximately 20 cm it is produced and cast in cold cast porcelain. It is hand crafted  by artist to the finest detail the figure of Gary Sobers can be recognised by the authenticity of its stance, shot and action.
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	Porcelain  Figurine		£89.00
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	Cricket Legends These players are the 50 greatest cricketers of the century, as voted by a blue-ribbon panel of judges assembled by ESPN. The panelists were asked to list in order, their top 50 players. Cricketing legends from Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and the West Indies all made it to the final 50. Among them are some famous West Indies fast bowlers, great Aussie legends, and modern heros of the game. Disc 5 features the great George Headley.
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	NTSC -  DVD		£124.99
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	Tied Test 1960/61, The first ever Tied Test match between Australia and the West Indies in 1960/61. Wes Hall bowled the Last over in the Tied Test.
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	NTSC -  DVD		£24.99
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	A Nation Imagine, The publication of A Nation Imagined falls squarely within the West Indies Cricket Board’s celebrations of 75 years of West Indies’ entry into Test cricket. Produced under the theme “75 Years of Windies Test Cricket: Uniting the Region, Exciting the World”, this commemorative book is a treasure trove of facts and anecdotes and a must have for every cricket lover.
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	Paper Back Book		£24.95
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	Caught In Action - 20 Years of West Indies Cricket Photography, by Gordon Brooks  beautifully features  the very best of his work, most of which has never been published before. Watch the story of West Indies cricket unfold before your eyes as you enjoy studying these wonderful cricket photos. Every cricket fan will want a copy of this book.
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	Hard Cover Book	152	£21.95
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	Wisden Caribbean Cricket, delivers an interesting account of 75 years of West Indies Cricket history. This book will be an excellent resource to students, educators and cricket enthusiasts the world over. With the foreword by Sir Vivian Richards, Wisden's Caribbean Cricket offers a heartwarming walk down memory lane.
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	Hard Cover book	144	£19.95
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	The Glory Days 25 Great West Indian Cricketers,      celebrates the legends  of west Indies cricket. Batsmen like Headley, Walcott, Weekes, Worrell, Sobers, Richards and Lara; and bowlers like Hall, Gibbs, Roberts, Holding, Marshall, Ambrose and Walsh. This colourful book provides profiles, career hightlights and statistics accompanied by loads of superb photos, of 25 great West Indian cricket legends. It is a must have book for every cricket fan.
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	Hard Cover book	136	£19.95
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	A History Of West Indies Cricket, by Michael Manley, offer the complete story of West Indies Cricket. It runs from the early 1900's through the 1990's
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	Paper Back book	776	£19.95
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	West Indies One Day Cap, We are pleased to introduce the official 2006 West Indies cricket One Day International Cap
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	Replica Cap	One Size	£12.99
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	West Indies One Day International Replica Shirt, The New official West Indies One-Day shirt as currently worn by the current West Indies squad. Celebrate the West Indies One Day cricket resurgence with this replica shirt.
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	Replica Shirt		£19.99
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