Garfield Sobers, the graceful West Indian cricketer whose world-record Test innings of 365 not out as a 21-year-old set him on the path to becoming arguably the sport’s greatest allrounder, has died.

Garry Sobers, who died on Friday, 11 days short of his 90th birthday, never quite grasped his greatness.

A hard-hitting left-handed middle-order batter, he was capable of bowling in three distinct styles, as well as being an athletic fielder and a fine close catcher.