Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev became emotional as he remembered Sir Garry Sobers after the West Indies great passed away at the age of 89 on July 17. The legendary all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers is one of the greatest cricketers the game has ever seen.
Sobers, who is regarded as the greatest all-rounder in the history of the game, passed away at his home in Barbados on Friday morning due to natural causes. His 90th birthday was just 10 days away when he left the entire world mourning for him. Amid this, Virat Kohli pays tribute to Sir Garry Sobers after legend's passing.
Paying heartfelt tribute to the late Sir Garry Sobers, Kapil Dev said that the West Indian, who was also a footballer, golfer, and basketball player for Barbados, was not just one of the greatest all-rounders but also the player who changed the way cricket was played.
The former Indian captain stressed that Sobers’ impact on the game was much bigger than records and numbers and said no other all-rounder has been able to match his incredible skills with the bat, ball—pace, spin, and wrist spin—and in the field.
Kapil said world cricket has lost a true icon whose achievements and talent will never be forgotten. The 1983 World Cup winner further revealed that as a cricketer himself, he always looked up to Sobers and considered him one of the biggest inspirations in the history of the game.
Kapil Dev calls Garry Sobers his biggest cricket inspiration
He described the former West Indies captain as a once-in-a-generation talent whose legacy will continue to live on for many years while remembering his unforgettable moments. Earlier, Kapil Dev pays "second innings" tribute to Rohit Sharma before Lord's ODI.
Kapil Dev was quoted as saying by IANS: “He's one of the finest cricketers born in this world. He was a different talent from the others. Being a cricketer, I admire him more than any other cricketer in this world... He gave us so much happiness through his talent and everything he showed on the field.”
The legendary cricketer added, “He's one of the finest cricketers born in this world. He was a different talent than others. And being a cricketer, I admire him more than I admire anybody, any other cricketer in this world. One of the finest cricketers, and he has given us so much happiness with this talent that he showed about him. We want to just say rest in peace. My dear, you are the best ever born.”
Kapil Dev breaks silence on Gautam Gambhir's future amid uncertainty
Meanwhile, Kapil Dev also spoke about India head coach Gautam Gambhir, whose future seems uncertain lately. However, the former Indian captain refused to add fuel to the buzz and backed Gambhir as the coach and hopes he will continue to do well with the team in the future.
Kapil said any decision about Gambhir's future lies with the BCCI and the selection committee. He signed off by saying, “That is up to the cricket board and the committee to decide what to do. I think he has done a fairly good job, and I wish him all the best...”
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