Archive · 19 Jul 2026
India and England Honor Sobers at Lord's
Sir Garfield Sobers, a famous cricket player from the West Indies, recently passed away.
He was known for being really good at batting, bowling, and fielding.
On July 19, 2026, the Indian and English cricket teams wore black armbands and had a quiet moment before their match at Lord's to remember him.
Sobers played 93 test matches, scored over 8,000 runs, and took 235 wickets.
He also did something special in 1968 by hitting six sixes in one over, which was a big deal in cricket.
Many people, including players like Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell, talked about how much Sobers meant to them and the sport.
India and England players wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence at Lord's to honor Sir Garfield Sobers.
Sobers, a legendary West Indies all-rounder, died on July 17, 2026, at the age of 89.
He scored 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets in 93 Test matches between 1954 and 1974.
Sobers was the first to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket in 1968.
Players and fans at Lord's paid tribute to Sobers before the crucial third ODI between India and England.
- Who
- India and England cricket teams, match officials, and Lord's crowd
- What
- Wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence in tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers
- When
- July 19, 2026, before the third ODI at Lord's
- Where
- Lord's Cricket Ground, London
- Why
- To honor the legendary West Indies cricketer who passed away on July 17, 2026
- Name
- Sir Garfield Sobers
- Date of Death
- July 17, 2026
- Age at Death
- 89
- Test Matches
- 93
- Runs Scored
- 8,032
- Wickets Taken
- 235
- Notable Achievement
- First to hit six sixes in an over (1968)
Sources
India Players Wear Black Armbands In Memory Of Garry Sobers
3rd ODI: India, England players wear black armbands in memory of Sir Garfield Sobers
Why did India and England players wear black armbands before the 3rd ODI at Lord’s?
Why Are Team India And England Players Wearing Black Armbands In 3rd ODI At Lord's?
