India, England players observe minute's silence at Lord's to remember Sobers

India and England players observed a minute's silence and wore black armbands before the Lord's ODI as a mark of respect for Sir Garfield Sobers. The West Indies legend passed away on 17th July.Sobers is considered as one of the greatest cricketers ever (Courtesy: Screengrab from JioHotstar)India and England players paid their respect to the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers by observing a minute of silence ahead of the Lord's ODI on Sunday, July 19. The West Indies legend passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday, July 17. Sobers transformed the game with an extraordinary range of skills that few cricketers have ever matched. A gifted left-handed batter, he could seamlessly switch between left-arm pace and spin bowling, while his brilliance in the field made him one of the most complete all-rounders the sport has witnessed.Sobers broke into the West Indies Test side at the age of 17 and enjoyed a stellar international career spanning 93 Tests. He amassed 8,032 runs at an impressive average of 57.78, registering 26 centuries along the way. His impact extended beyond the bat, with 235 Test wickets and 109 catches underscoring his immense value as a genuine three-dimensional cricketer.Along with observing a minute's silence, all the players from both sides will be wearing black armbands for the game as a mark of respect to remember Sobers. KOHLI, TENDULKAR PAY THEIR TRIBUTESKohli led the tributes to Sobers, remembering the legendary all-rounder as one of the game's greatest icons. Sharing an emotional message on social media, Kohli said cricket had lost a true legend and that Sobers' remarkable legacy would continue to inspire future generations."Cricket has lost one of its greatest. Rest in peace, Sir Garfield Sobers. Your legacy will inspire generations," said Kohli on X. Sachin Tendulkar also paid tribute to the cricketing great, recalling some of the cherished moments they shared over the years."It’s incredibly tough to process that Sir Garry is gone. I’ve been looking back at the memories we shared over the years, from him handing me the Player of the Tournament trophy at the 2003 World Cup, to his warm words when he felicitated me for the century milestone. He was always so exceptionally gracious. My mind keeps going back to when we caught up in London a few years ago. We were just sitting and chatting about the game, and it hits me so hard right now that it was the last time we’d ever meet. He truly was the ‘One and Only’. Going to miss him immensely. Rest in peace, Sir Garry," said Tendulkar on X.- EndsPublished On: Jul 19, 2026 15:59 IST