Sir Garfield St Auburn Sobers, AO, often known as Garry Sobers, was a true all-rounder in that he could bat and bowl with equal aplomb. He was also an outstanding fielder, usually fielding close to the wicket. Sobers was an exceptionally talented left-handed batsman, with a superb career Test batting average of 57.78. He ended up scoring 8,032 runs in his career, which was a record at the time. Sobers was also a versatile bowler, taking 235 Test wickets at an average of 34.03. He bowled left-arm spin and also left-arm fast-medium.
In 1968 Sobers became the first ever batsman to hit six sixes off one over of six consecutive balls in first-class cricket. Sobers was playing as captain of Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in Swansea; the unfortunate bowler was Malcolm Nash. This tally of 36 runs off an over beat a 57 year-old record of 34 runs, held by Ted Alletson.
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