Transcript (en)

Barberos, today we lost a legend and an icon. The right excellent Sir Garfield Sobers. The greatest cricketer this world has ever seen. And at just 21, he became the youngest man to hold the record for the highest individual score in test cricket. A record that stood for 36 years. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, he was one of the last living national heroes in Barbados. Inspiring all of us as kids, even me, playing cricket in the cemetery trying to keep up with my brother and busting all my shins. I'm just so grateful that I had the honor to be introduced to him by Prime Minister to his family and loved ones and cricket lovers all over the world. I hold you close in my heart during this time. Sir Gary's legacy will live on forever, a light and inspiration to us all. Barbados loves you eternally, Sir Gary.