Barbados-born cricket legend Roland Butcher officially launched his memoir, Breaking Barriers: Barbados to England and Back, on Wednesday at the 3Ws Pavilion, University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus.The evening celebrated Butcher’s remarkable journey from local pitches in Barbados to becoming the first Black man to play Test cricket for England.The event, hosted by sports journalist Barry Wilkinson, featured tributes, readings, and a spirited verandah chat with Butcher and his co-author Dr Sasha Sutherland. The night also included reflections on Caribbean cricket’s past and future with West Indies batting legend Dr The Most Honourable Desmond Haynes.In his remarks, Butcher reflected on the journey chronicled in his book. He stated that his generation played for the love of the game and not for money.Bringing to light the struggles of playing abroad in the 80’s, Butcher showed appreciation to his wife Cheryl Butcher and her support during those times.“It was fantastic. She was the rock. She looked after the children and we have been together since 1976. We have had a fantastic life and my grandson is testament to that,” he said.British High Commission Chargé d’affaires Charley Williams applauded Butcher’s legacy, noting the significance of his contributions to both English and Caribbean cricket. “Your first match represented the breaking of barriers, the bridging of cultures and deepened the connection between two countries, Barbados and England.”Regarding the hardship and racism that Butcher faced in England, Williams contended that England had changed.