West Indies Team Aims to Honor Sir Garry Sobers in Upcoming Test Series

The West Indies cricket team, led by captain Roston Chase, is determined to honor the legacy of Sir Garry Sobers following his recent passing. As they prepare for a two-match Test series against Pakistan, the team aims to give their best performance to make Sobers proud. Sobers, a legendary figure in cricket, had an illustrious career, scoring over 8,000 runs and taking 235 wickets. His remarkable achievements include an unbeaten 365 runs in a Test match and being the first to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket. The cricketing world continues to pay tribute to this iconic player.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 25, 2026, 20:16 IST

West Indies Commemorates Sir Garry Sobers

Roston Chase, the captain of the West Indies cricket team, expressed that the passing of Sir Garry Sobers has left a profound impact on West Indies cricket. He emphasized the team's commitment to honoring the cricketing legend's legacy during the two-match Test series against Pakistan, which kicks off this Saturday at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.

In a video shared by ESPNcricinfo, Chase articulated the team's resolve to pay tribute to Sobers following his death. He stated that they aim to perform at their highest level to make Sobers, themselves, and the entire Caribbean proud. "Sir Garry is a pivotal figure in West Indies cricket, and we are eager to play for him. His passing is a sorrowful moment for the cricket community. However, we are focused on making him proud, as well as ourselves and our region, by giving our utmost effort," Chase remarked.

Honoring a Cricketing Icon

[object Object]