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Former West Indies batsman Basil Butcher passes away

By Saurabh Sharma December 17, 2019 • 14:29 PM View: 1599

Florida, Dec 17: Former West Indies batsman Basil Butcher has passed away after prolonged illness, Cricket West Indies confirmed on Tuesday. He was 86.

"Sad news for the West Indies Cricket Family. Former Guyana and West Indies batsman Basil Butcher died earlier today (Monday) in Florida, according to his son Basil Butcher jr.," CWI said in a tweet.

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