The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, our Sir Garry — Barbados
Saint Michael, Barbados: Sir Garry Sobers, who died 17 July 2026 aged 89, was an undisputed cricketing great and is widely regarded as the sport's greatest all-rounder.
Mia Amor Mottley, Barbados Prime Minister. (Note: To enlarge the video view, use the pinch gesture or tap the blue circle on the video player.)
It is with profound sadness that I join Barbados, the Caribbean, and the cricketing world in mourning the passing of The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, our Sir Garry.
From Bay Land to Kensington and onto the world stage, he carried Barbados and the West Indies with distinction. He made us all stand a little taller as Barbadians, and I will always be grateful for what he gave to our country and our people.
I extend my deepest condolences to his family and all who loved him.
Today has been declared a Day of National Mourning. Flags will be flown at half-mast, no official functions will take place, and details of the State Funeral will be announced.
Barbados stands. The West Indies stand. The world stands.
Well played, Sir Garry. Well played
The State Funeral for National Hero the Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers will be held on Wednesday, July 29, at Kensington Oval, starting at 10:00 AM. This disclosure came from Minister of Health and Wellness, Senator Lisa Cummins, who has been given the responsibility of coordinating the funeral with the Cabinet Office and the Barbados Defence Force.
Senator Cummins said Sir Garry will lie in state on Monday, July 27, at Parliament Buildings and again on Tuesday, July 28, at Kensington Oval. She added that printed and digital condolence books will be available for signing. She urged Barbadians to attend the funeral and thanksgiving service for this outstanding Barbadian, who has been described and will be remembered as the greatest cricket all-rounder the world has ever seen.
Sir Garfield Sobers’ service of Thanksgiving
Barbados Government Information Service