The cricket fraternity has plunged into a state of mourning as news of the passing of former Guyanese and West Indian off-spinner circulated.
Butts passed away in a vehicular accident at Eccles on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) on Friday.
The 66-year-old plied his trade with the West Indies during the 1980s and played a total of 7 test matches, 87 First class matches and 32 List A games.
Butts also served as Chairman of the West Indies Selectors for an extended period of time in the early 2000s.
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