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Garfield Sobers

Garfield Sobers

Regarded as one of the best all-rounders in Cricket history, Sir Garfield Sobers, more commonly known as Garry, represented one of the finest ever cricket teams known to the sport - the West Indies. Playing for nearly two decades, Garry was one of the finest cricketers of the good old days, and he has a fantastic story to tell.

Sir Garfield made his first debut in the world of cricket aged just 16, and he progressed in the sport to play 383 games scoring an impressive 28,000 runs, taking over 1,000 wickets.

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Sir Garfield made his first debut in the world of cricket aged just 16, and he progressed in the sport to play 383 games scoring an impressive 28,000 runs, taking over 1,000 wickets. Garry received a knight-hood for his devotion to the sport and his country.

His playing-style was often described as elegant yet ferocious, making him a cricketing icon and national treasure. His career includes a record-breaking test score achieved at the tender age of 21.

An accomplished man in all areas of his life, Sobers enjoys writing, conveying his thoughts in such a way that leaves his audience fully engaged, with the same grace and fierceness we have seen in his cricket-playing days.

Garry Sobers is a cricketing talent who will live long in the memory of those who follow the game. A man of integrity, Sobers has become a real hit on the cricket speaker circuit. Telling tales about his journey through cricket, from the backstreets of Bridgetown, to International sporting stardom, Sobers delivers after-dinner speeches that are perfect for any function or event. His strength of mind to reach the top helps him to stand out as a hugely desirable cricket speaker, a fantastic addition to any event.

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