Ed OsmondJul 18, 2026 – 4.06amGarry Sobers was born with two extra fingers — one on each hand. He removed them himself as a boy, using catgut and a sharp knife.Sobers would go on to become the most complete cricketer to play the game. A graceful and destructive left-handed batsman, a left-arm bowler equally skilled at delivering pace and spin, and a brilliant fielder in any position, Sobers was named one of the five leading cricketers of the 20th century by the sport’s Wisden Almanack.ReutersSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Garry Sobers, cricket’s greatest all-rounder, dies at 89
The Barbadian cricketer, who has died a few days before his 90th birthday, was a hugely gifted player and was named one of the top five cricketers of the 20th century.
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