Cricketer Roland Butcher to launch autobiography

Barbadian Roland Butcher, celebrated as the first black cricketer to represent England, is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts and history buffs alike with the release of his autobiography in April 2025. This memoir promises an unparalleled glimpse into his trailblazing career and personal journey.

Titled Breaking Barriers: From Barbados to England . . . And Back, the book charts Butcher’s rise from the cricket fields of Barbados to making history on England’s national team in 1980.

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