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Tributes from across the cricket world poured in after the death of legendary West Indies all-rounder Garry Sobers on Friday at the age of 89.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Sobers is regarded as one of the greatest players in cricket history.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

AFP Sport looks at the lavish praise bestowed on Sobers:<\/p>\r\n\r\n


\r\n"Anyone who saw him in his pomp will have wonderful memories of a great batsman, the greatest all-rounder, an icon, a once-in-your-lifetime, exceptional cricketer. And, even more important, a lovely man."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

-- Former England batsman Geoffrey Boycott<\/p>\r\n\r\n


\r\n"A son of Barbados whose extraordinary journey became part of the story of our region and whose brilliance carried the name of the West Indies with distinction across the world."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

-- Kishore Shallow, president of Cricket West Indies<\/p>\r\n\r\n


\r\n"A true giant of the game whose extraordinary skill, grace and sportsmanship inspired generations of cricketers around the world. His legacy will forever remain a part of cricket's rich history."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

-- Former India batsman VVS Laxman<\/p>\r\n\r\n


\r\n"Never had the chance to watch Sir Garry Sobers play, but grew up hearing his greatness from my father. A legend across generations."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

-- India's teenage batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n


\r\n"We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers. Cricket's greatest-ever all-rounder and an iconic figure in Nottinghamshire history."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

-- Sobers's English county Nottinghamshire<\/p>\r\n\r\n


\r\n"One of the greatest to ever play the game. Forever in our hearts, Sir Garfield Sobers."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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-- England Cricket.
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