– memoir celebrates Cricket, Unity, and Legacy
Legendary West Indies and Guyanese cricketer Alvin Kallicharan launched his new memoir, Colour Blind: My Life Journey, at a heartfelt event at the Oasis Lounge, located in the historic old Pegasus Hotel wing in Kingston.
The 75-year-old former batsman reflected on his incredible journey from rural Guyana to cricket stardom, blending insights into his life in the game with reflections on race, unity, and giving back to the next generation.
The book captures Kallicharran’s early years, inspired by mentors like Basil Butcher, who gave him his first bat, and Lance Gibbs, whom he considers a lifelong mentor. Kallicharan also recalled how cricketing legends Rohan Kanhai and Gary Sobers shaped his career and his outlook, with each figure coming from diverse backgrounds. “We’re all different colours,” he said, “but we are bound by cricket and friendship.”