Five players who stood at short leg or silly point even after becoming captain

#3 Sir Garfield Sobers

Sobers was an exceptional fielder

Sir Garfield Sobers was a complete player. Considered the greatest all-rounder of all time, his sharp, precise and eagle like reflexes at close-in positions made him a menacing fielder. His acrobatics in and around the bat, especially to Lance Gibbs’ off breaks was a treat for the fans. Before the Pontings and Jayawardenes of the day, it was Sobers who could sense the movement of the batsmen and hold on to catches many would not even term as half-chances.

Succeeding the immensely successful Worrell, Sobers was appointed captain in 1965. It was at this time that the West Indian team started to build on a legacy that would be remembered for a lifetime. In his career spanning two decades, Sobers had a wonderful record of 121 catches, many of which were caught at silly point and short leg.

It is, therefore, no surprise that Sobers, being a complete player, was the best paid professional in the 1960s, earning 5000 pounds a season in England.