Regarded by many as the best allrounder to ever play the game, Sobers represented West Indies in 93 Test matches between 1954 and 1974 - scoring 8032 runs at an average of 57.78 and took 235 wickets at 34.03.
The ICC's premier annual award in men's cricket - the Sir Garfield Sobers Award - is named in his honour and recognises the most outstanding overall performer in men's international cricket across all formats.
In 1958 Sobers hit the highest individual score in Test cricket with 365 against against Pakistan at Sabina Park in Jamaica, a record that stood until 1994 when it was broken by fellow Windies batter Brian Lara.
Sobers was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975, and in 2000, he was named as one of Five Cricketers of the Century by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, alongside Bradman, Jack Hobbs, Viv Richards and Shane Warne.
In a statement on behalf of Cricket West Indies, the board president, Kishore Shallow said: "Today, the Caribbean mourns the passing of such an individual … His mastery of batting, bowling and fielding was unparalleled, but his true significance reached far beyond the boundary ropes.
"He emerged from the Caribbean at a time when our region was finding its voice and asserting its place on the world stage. Through his excellence, he gave millions across our islands and in the diaspora, a renewed belief in what was possible.
"He showed that greatness was not confined by the size of our nations, the geography of our islands or the circumstances of our beginnings.
"Sir Garfield Sobers became more than a sporting icon. He became a symbol of Caribbean excellence, resilience, and possibility. His achievements brought pride to Barbados, inspiration to the West Indies and admiration from every corner of the cricketing world."
West Indies captain Roston Chase hopes the Test series victory at home against Sri Lanka will be the "stepping stone" for better things to come in the longest format of the game.
Kemar Roach became just the fifth West Indies bowler to reach the milestone of 300 Test wickets as the Caribbean side thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs in the first Test in Antigua.
West Indies have recalled wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva and top-order batter Amir Jangoo to their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series at home against Sri Lanka.
Shimron Hetmyer has been "reintegrated" into West Indies' ODI squad ahead of the home series against Sri Lanka, starting on Wednesday, while fast bowler Alzarri Joseph also returns from injury.
