Former India batting greats Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar led the cricket fraternity in paying heartfelt tributes to legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield ‘Garry’ Sobers following his passing. Both icons took to social media to remember Sobers’ remarkable contribution to the sport, describing him as one of cricket’s greatest ambassadors whose legacy will continue to inspire generations.
Kohli expressed his grief with a simple yet powerful message on X, acknowledging Sobers’ immense influence on world cricket. The former India captain wrote that the game had lost one of its finest legends and added that Sobers’ achievements and legacy would continue motivating future generations of cricketers across the globe.
Sachin Tendulkar also shared an emotional tribute, reflecting on several memorable moments he spent with the West Indies legend over the years. The Master Blaster recalled receiving the Player of the Tournament award from Sobers after the 2003 ODI World Cup and later being felicitated by him after reaching his historic century milestone in international cricket.
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Sachin Tendulkar described Sobers as a gracious and humble personality whose warmth left a lasting impression on everyone who met him.
Cricket has lost one of its greatest. Rest in peace, Sir Garfield Sobers. Your legacy will inspire generations.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 18, 2026
It’s incredibly tough to process that Sir Garry is gone. I’ve been looking back at the memories we shared over the years, from him handing me the Player of the Tournament trophy at the 2003 World Cup, to his warm words when he felicitated me for the century milestone. He was… pic.twitter.com/7TfWifVg2l
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 18, 2026
The former India captain also remembered their final meeting in London a few years ago, where the two spent time discussing cricket and sharing stories from the game. Tendulkar admitted that looking back at those conversations made Sobers’ passing even more difficult to process.
Calling Sir Garfield Sobers the “One and Only,” Tendulkar said the cricketing world had lost a once-in-a-generation figure whose impact extended far beyond statistics. He concluded by offering his heartfelt condolences and saying the legendary all-rounder would be deeply missed.
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in history, Garry Sobers redefined the role of an all-rounder during his illustrious international career. His extraordinary achievements with both bat and ball, combined with his sportsmanship and humility, have left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations of cricketers around the world.
