Legendary cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
The West Indies star also played for Nottinghamshire
West Indies' legendary cricketer Sir Garfield Sobers has died at the age of 89.
He became the first batsman to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket - and is widely regarded as the sport's greatest all-rounder.
A statement on Windies Cricket’s official X account simply said: “A great innings has come to an end. In our hearts, now and forever, Sir Garfield Sobers.”
As well as success in the international game - Sobers also captained Nottinghamshire, who say they're extremely saddened by his death.
A spokesperson for the cricket club said:
"Arriving at Trent Bridge shortly after rules on overseas players appearing in the County Championship were relaxed, Sobers was immediately appointed captain, and lifted Notts from 15th place to fourth in his first summer of English domestic cricket.
"That season ended with Sobers becoming the first batsman ever to hit six sixes in a single over of six consecutive balls in First-Class cricket, as he put Glamorgan to the sword at Swansea.
"He topped his county’s batting averages in all-but two of his seasons with the club, whilst also remaining the fulcrum of the West Indies Test side, which he captained from 1964 to 1972.
"His 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958, his first Test century, remained a world record until Brian Lara struck 375 against England in 1994.
"Knighted for services to cricket soon after retiring, Sobers is one of only 11 individuals to have been awarded Barbados’ Order of National Heroes.
"He was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1964, recognised as a Cricketer of the Century by the same publication in 2000, and has lent his name to the ICC trophy for the leading men’s cricketer of the year since 2004."