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The speaker is saying that early in his golf days, people compared him to Garfield Sobers because Sobers was known for playing both cricket and golf. The line reflects how unusual and notable that comparison felt at the time. It also suggests that his interest in golf was noticed alongside his cricket reputation.
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Originally said in English.
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