Sporting Witness
Sporting Witness
First black cricketer to represent England
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March 23, 2024
10 minutes
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In 1980, Roland Butcher became the first black cricketer to represent England. It was in a one day match against Australia.
Born in Barbados, his first tour was against his home region of the West Indies.
He’s been speaking to Claire Bowes about his experience and getting caught up in plans for a controversial rebel tour to South Africa.
(Photo: Roland Butcher. Credit: Allsport/Getty Images)