Sir Garfield Sobers Honoured with State Funeral in Barbados Amid West Indies Test Victory
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, passed away at age 89. His state funeral was held at Barbados' Kensington Oval, attended by West Indies players including captain Roston Chase and white-ball skipper Shai Hope, alongside Cricket West Indies officials and regional leaders. The funeral coincided with a West Indies Test victory over Pakistan, reflecting Sobers' enduring legacy in cricket. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley supported the arrangements for the ceremony.
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