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    In 1981, who became the first West Indian born cricketer to play for England?

    Question #113247. Asked by sal786. (Mar 06 10 11:52 AM)


    strudi74

    		Roland Orlando Butcher, who was born in Barbados on 14 October 1953, made his debut for England on their ill-fated 1981 tour of the West Indies.
    His career was short-lived and only lasted three games, during which he managed 71 runs at an average of 14.2 runs per innings.

    Mar 06 10, 2:27 PM
    strudi74

    		Stats and detail taken from Geoff Boycott's book "In the Fast Lane: The West Indies Tour 1981" as well as Cricinfo.com:
    http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/9329.html

    Mar 06 10, 2:29 PM

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