On Saturday, former Middlesex batter, Roland Butcher, was presented with the Sporting Equals Lifetime achievement award.
Butcher first appeared for Middlesex in 1974 and featured over 500 times for the seaxes in both first-class and List A cricket, scoring over 15,000 runs in his 16-year career with the club. These performances led to his selection for the national side in 1980, where he became the first black man to represent England.
Sporting Equals is a charitable organisation who promote race equality in sport and physical activity. The organisation works with partners across the sector to influence policy, build capacity, and create more inclusive environments.
Now in their ninth edition, the Sporting Equals Awards recognise individuals, organisations and initiatives that are driving meaningful change and increasing opportunities for ethnically diverse communities across sport and physical activity.
On receipt of the award, Roland Butcher said:
“I’m delighted and truly honoured to be nominated for a Special Lifetime Achievement Award.
“ It’s also great to be joining Linford Christie, Denise Lewis, Sol Campbell and Jason Robinson, such a prestigious group who have received this special award.”
Everyone at Middlesex Cricket would like to congratulate Roland on his achievement.
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