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West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers dies aged 89

West Indies cricket legend Garfield Sobers dies aged 89
BBC News Friday 17 July 2026, 15:32 UTC 1 min read
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Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.

Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.
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