Hector in action for Malaysia in the match against Hong Kong.
Sporting idols such as Sir Garfield Sobers command a curious following, not only through their numerous exploits but also by way of diplomacy, time and time again in cricket.
Some can only admire from afar one of cricket’s finest all-rounders but Malaysia’s own cricket hero, Hector Durairatnam, was one of the fortunate few to have played against Sobers, coming away nourished by the experience.
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