Cricket legend Sir Garfield (Garry) Sobers has died at the age of 89, prompting tributes across the sport. Multiple outlets report that Sobers, widely regarded as one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders, died on Friday at his home in Barbados, with some accounts specifying Highgate Gardens and noting he was 11 days short of his 90th birthday. Sobers is remembered for a long international career with West Indies spanning roughly two decades, during which he played 93 Tests. Sources describe him as an aggressive top-order batter and a versatile all-round performer, contributing both with pace and spin bowling as well as exceptional fielding. Several reports highlight his influence on how cricket was played and his status as a National Hero in Barbados. Reactions include public statements and condolences from former players and cricket figures such as Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara, as well as tributes referenced from other prominent cricketers. The broader cricketing community marks his death with memorials and acknowledgments of his achievements and legacy.