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“The game is always going to be bigger than the man and it doesn't matter what you are doing; records or whatever, somebody is just going to come along and break your records. But to achieve something that people would always look up to is something you will always appreciate.”

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Garfield Sobers

Garfield Sobers, born on July 28, 1936, is a West Indian cricketer of Jamaican descent. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, renowned for his all-round skills and exceptional achievements in the sport. more

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