The South Australia Cricket Association is saddened by the passing of West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers in the history of the game, Sobers played 93 Tests, scoring more than 8,000 runs at an average of 57.78 and taking 235 wickets at an average of 34.03.
The Barbados all-rounder hit 26 centuries across his 20-year Test career, including a 110 against Australia at Adelaide Oval in 1969.
Sobers also represented South Australia from 1961 to 1964, playing a pivotal role in the team's 1963-64 Sheffield Shield triumph.
In that Shield-winning season, Sobers dominated with both bat and ball, finishing as the competition's leading run-scorer with 973 runs and wicket-taker with 47 wickets.
Incredibly, he averaged 74.85 with the bat and 27.60 with the ball during that record-setting summer.
The South Australia Cricket Association extends its deepest condolences to Sir Garfield's family, friends, former teammates and the wider cricket community.
SACA President and Chairman Will Rayner paid tribute to Sobers, labelling his influence on the game as "immense".
"Sir Garfield Sobers was one of the greatest cricketers the game has ever seen and a true icon of our sport," Rayner said.
"While his achievements for the West Indies are legendary, his contribution to South Australian cricket was also immense.
"His role in our 1963-64 Sheffield Shield triumph will never be forgotten, and to lead the competition in both runs and wickets that season highlights the extraordinary talent he possessed.
"Sir Garfield inspired generations through his skill, leadership and love of the game, and his legacy will endure for many years to come.
"On behalf of the South Australian cricket community, we extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, former teammates and the wider cricket community."
The South Australian Cricket Association paid tribute to Sobers with a message on the iconic scoreboard, with flags lowered to half mast today as a sign of respect.