5 greatest all-rounders of all time

#3 Sir Garfield Sobers

Garfield Sobers

The intriguing thing about Sobers was that he started his international career as pretty much a bowler who could bat a bit. He all of a sudden developed his batting skills to become one of the most devastating batsmen the world has ever known. His 365 against Pakistan remained a record for over 36 years! In addition, his ability as a left arm pacer, left-arm orthodox spinner, and a left arm wrist spinner made him an indispensable member of his team. He is famously known as the man who could do anything.

Sobers is also known for smashing 6 sixes in one over off Englishman Malcolm Nash's over in a county game. The only knock against Sobers is that his stint as captain of West Indies wasn't successful. Even though his tenure initially was successful, his record as captain pales in comparison to his gargantuan feats as an all-rounder. The multi-talented Sobers was a gem the likes of which the world has never seen again.