7 legendary batsmen and their golden runs

#5 Garry Sobers (Jan 1958 – Dec 1958) – Tests- 7, Runs- 1193, Ave- 132.55, Centuries- 5

Garry Sobers: Three players in one

While there have been challenges posed to Don Bradman’s stature as the greatest batsman, Sober’s stature as the greatest All-Rounder has never been under any doubt. To many fans and players, Sobers remains the greatest cricketer to have graced a cricket field. He made his first-class debut for Barbados at the age of 16, and less than 2 years from then, was selected for West Indies to play against England at Kingston in 1954.Sobers retained his place in the West Indies team despite performing below his potential for 4 years, but in 1958, he demonstrated his true potential as a batsman. Gary Sobers scored a record 1193* runs that year, which was broken by Bob Simpson in 1964. Sobers’ average (132.55) nonetheless is the best average in a calendar year amongst Batsmen who have scored more than 1000 runs in a calendar year.