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Garfield Sobers
Barbadian cricketer (born 1936)
The Right ExcellentSir Garfield Sobers NHAOOCC | |
|---|---|
Sobers in 2012 | |
| Born | (1936-07-28) 28 July 1936 (age 88) Bridgetown, Colony of Barbados |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Spouse | Prudence Kirby (m. 1969; div. 1990) |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | |
| Full name | Garfield St Aubrun Sobers |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | |
| Role | All-rounder |
| National side | |
| Test debut (cap 84) | 30 March 1954 v England |
| Last Test | 5 April 1974 v England |
| Only ODI (cap 11) | 5 September 1973 v England |
| Years | Team |
| 1952/53–1973/74 | Barbados |
| 1961/62–1963/64 | South Australia |
| 1968–1974 | Nottinghamshire |
Source: Cricinfo, 13 September 2007 | |
The Right ExcellentSir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, NH, AO, OCC (born 28 July 1936), also known as Sir Gary or Sir Garry Sobers, is a