Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer and fellow cricketer Chandu Borde salute West Indies great Sir Garfield Sobers following his death at age 89. Multiple outlets report that the cricket community mourns Sobers, widely regarded as one of the sport’s most influential allrounders. Engineer describes Sobers as “once-in-a-lifetime,” saying his abilities and impact remain unmatched. He adds that he is among the few Indian cricketers who both played against and with Sobers, reflecting a personal connection drawn from his international playing experience. The tribute notes Sobers’ status as a “Kohinoor” figure in cricket—an epithet used to emphasize his enduring legacy. The reports present the remembrance as focused on Sobers’ cricketing excellence and the esteem he holds among players who encountered him directly on the field.