Virat Kohli leads a moving tribute as the cricketing world mourns Sir Garfield Sobers

Virat Kohli led the way with a moving tribute as the cricketing world mourned the death of the great Sir Garfield Sobers on Saturday, July 18. Sobers died on Thursday aged 89, Cricket West Indies confirmed on their official X handle.

Kohli penned an emotional message for the legendary batsman, saying cricket lost one of its greatest talents on Thursday and his legacy will inspire many more.

“Cricket has lost one of its greatest. Rest in peace sir Garfield Sobers. Your legacy will inspire generations,” Kohli said on X. (Credit: Virat Kohli X)

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18 Jul 2026 10:09 IST