Sir Garfield Sobers- Former Cricketer (In a Nutshell)
- Sir Garfield Sober was born in Barbados on July 28th, 1936.
- He was an All-rounder, who made his Test debut in 1954, for the West Indies.
- His highest score at Test level was 365 not out!
- He was a Left-handed batsman and a left arm bowler capable of bowling Left-arm fast medium and spin.
- A big achievement for him when he was knighted in February 1995, less than a year after he retired from Test cricket.
Sir Garfield Sobers- Former Cricketer (Nitty Gritty)
- “I learned to bat and bowl on different pitches and knew when to go hard and when to back off. It was just something I learned.”- Sir Garfield Sobers
- “When I played cricket for the West Indies, I never worried. I never really watched anyone else. I had a job to do, and I tried to do it to the best of my ability.”- Sir Garfield Sobers
Sir Garfield Sobers- Former Cricketer (What set him apart)
- “The great all-rounders were not considered part-timers in one particular department. They could turn games at any stage and on any surface.”- Sir Garfield Sobers
- “Don’t worry too much on pathways programs: good players find a way to get through to play for their country.”- Sir Garfield Sobers
- “A coach should be a person who is able to help a player mentally.”- Sir Garfield Sobers
Sir Garfield Sobers- Former Cricketer (Final Thoughts)
- “In cricket, there is a lot psychology in the game, especially if you are watching people who are not top-class.”- Sir Garfield Sobers
- “People call me a genius. I don’t know much about geniuses. But I do believe that what I achieved was not just because of the ability that I was born with but also because I worked hard.”- Sir Garfield Sobers