Garfield Sobers

Sobers, who died in July 2026 aged 89, is usually named the greatest all-rounder of all: 8,032 Test runs at 57, including the then-record 365 not out, and 235 wickets bowling left-arm seam, orthodox spin and wrist spin as the match needed. He was also a superb close fielder and captain. No player has offered a side so many different skills at world-class level.