Sri Lanka Cricket expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies cricketer and one of the greatest all-rounders the game has ever produced.

Sir Garry shared a special and enduring bond with Sri Lankan cricket, as he served as the coach of Sri Lanka National Team during the early 1980s, including the 1983 Cricket World Cup.

Sri Lanka Cricket, together with the entire cricketing fraternity of the country, extends its heartfelt sympathies to the family of Sir Garry Sobers during this time of profound loss.

As a mark of respect to this legendary son of cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket will observe a minute’s silence before the commencement of today’s Lanka Premier League 2026 matches at the SSC Grounds, Colombo.

Players from all teams participating in today’s matches will also wear black armbands as a tribute to the late Sir Garry Sobers.

His extraordinary legacy will continue to inspire generations of cricketers around the world.