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- David 'Syd' Lawrence, a celebrated former fast bowler for England and Gloucestershire, passed away at 61 after living with motor neurone disease for the past year.
- Lawrence made his Test debut at Lord’s in 1988, marking a historic moment as England’s first Black player born in Britain, before a serious knee injury in 1992 cut short his international career.
- He took 18 wickets across five Test matches, highlighted by his best performance of five wickets in an innings versus the West Indies at The Oval in 1991, and amassed 477 wickets in 170 first-class games for Gloucestershire.
- Lawrence raised awareness for MND with the 'Pink 4 Syd' fundraiser in 2024, was Gloucestershire’s first Black club president in 2022, earned an MBE, and was named ECB Honorary Life Vice-President in 2025.
- His family and the cricket community honored his courage and leadership, with players wearing black armbands and observing a minute's applause as tributes to his impactful life on and off the field.
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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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