US EditionCricket Legend David Lawrence's Legacy Remembered | Sports-Games
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUN 22 – David 'Syd' Lawrence, the first British-born Black England cricketer, died aged 61 after raising funds and awareness for motor neurone disease during his year-long battle.
- David "Syd" Lawrence, a former England fast bowler and president of Gloucestershire, died at the age of 61 after bravely contending with motor neurone disease for a year.
- Lawrence's international cricket career began in 1988 as the first British-born Black player for England and ended prematurely in 1992 due to a serious knee injury.
- He appeared in five Test matches and one ODI for England, achieved a notable five-wicket performance versus the West Indies at The Oval in 1991, and played 280 games for Gloucestershire.
- His legacy includes inspiring many through his advocacy for motor neurone disease awareness, receiving an MBE this year, and being appointed as a lifelong vice-president by the ECB.
- Lawrence's death prompted tributes, including black armbands worn during England's match at Headingley and praise from ECB chair Richard Thompson as a courageous trailblazer.
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Cricket Legend David Lawrence's Legacy Remembered | Sports-Games
David 'Syd' Lawrence, former England fast bowler and the first British-born Black cricketer to play for England, has died at 61 after battling motor neurone disease. Lawrence was praised for his contributions to cricket both on and off the field, breaking barriers and advocating for inclusion.
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