news | March 13, 2026

Who did Gary Sobers hit for 6 sixes?

Keiron Pollard.

Where does Garfield Sobers live now?

It was dedicated to Sir Garfield Aubrun Sobers for his accomplishments as the world’s greatest all-rounder cricketer and for his contributions to the world of cricket. The Garfield Sobers roundabout is located at Wildey, St. Michael in Barbados and is named after this national hero and cricketing legend.

Who hit 6 fours in an over?

Prithvi Shaw
Prithvi Shaw became only the second player in IPL after Delhi Capitals teammate Ajinkya Rahane to achieve the feat of hitting six consecutive fours in a single over.

What did Flintoff say to Yuvraj?

Yuvraj has now revealed what Andrew Flintoff told him before the over. “I think Freddie bowled two good balls and he bowled a yorker which I managed to hit for a boundary. Then he told me that this was a dash shot, he got pretty elaborative.

What is the other name of Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy?

The trophy is named after former West Indies cricket captain Sir Garfield Sobers, whose name was chosen by a panel consisting of Richie Benaud, Sunil Gavaskar and Michael Holding….Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy.

ICC Award for Best Player
Currently held byBen Stokes
Most awardsRicky Ponting Mitchell Johnson Virat Kohli (2 each)
WebsiteICC Awards

What is the Sir Garfield Sobers statue made of?

bronze
Sir Garfield Sobers Statue Weighing 1.5 tonnes, this bronze statue which stands at 12ft tall (monument height – 20ft tall) is the work of masters of the art sculptors Karl and Virgil Broodhagen.

Who hit longest six in cricket history?

cricketer Shahid Afridi
Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi unofficially holds the record for the longest six in cricket history when he cleared 158 metres against South Africa in the 3rd ODI at Johannesburg on March 17, 2013.

Which bowler never conceded a six?

Curtly Ambrose

Personal information
Height201 cm (6 ft 7 in)
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast
RoleBowler

How did Yuvraj Singh hit 6 sixes?

The flamboyant batsman amassed six sixes in Stuart Broad`s over and scored his fifty of just 12 balls, which is still the fastest in the T20 format. Yuvi came out to bat when Robin Uthappa`s wicket fell and he provided the late flourish allowing India to post 218 runs on the board.

Who triggered Yuvraj Singh?

Andrew Flintoff
Yuvraj Singh hitting Stuart Broad for six sixes during the 2007 T20 World Cup is a moment Indian cricket fans will never forget. It’s something that even Andrew Flintoff will not forget as it were his words that fired up Yuvraj to do the unthinkable.

Who was the first player to win the Sir Garfield?

The Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Cricketer of the year is a cricket trophy awarded annually by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to its chosen world player of the year. It is considered to be the most prestigious of the annual ICC Awards and was first awarded in 2004 to Rahul Dravid.

Who won Cricketer of the Year 2020?

captain Virat Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli wins the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ‘ICC Male Cricketer of the Decade’ on Monday.

Where is the statue of Sir Garfield Sobers?

Kensington Oval
Barbados: Statue of Sir Garfield Sobers The statue in his honour is located at Kensington Oval.

Who made the Sir Garfield Sobers statue?

Virgil Broodhagen
Inscription(s): Arthur on Sunday April 28, 2002 National Heroes Day in recognition of Sir Garfield’s invaluable contribution to cricket and sport in general in Barbados the Region and the World. The statue was sculpted by Messrs Karl and Virgil Broodhagen courtesy of the Government of Barbados April 2002.

What is the longest 6 ever hit?

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi unofficially holds the record for the longest six in cricket history when he cleared 158 metres against South Africa in the 3rd ODI at Johannesburg on March 17, 2013.