A trailblazer for his country and Gloucestershire, the fast bowler was an inspirational figure
A trailblazer for his country and Gloucestershire, the fast bowler was an inspirational figure
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Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence dies at the age of 61 following a Motor Neurone Disease…
After a chequered youth he became a much-loved figure at Gloucestershire CCC, but his career was curtailed by a horrific knee…
Robin Smith, who has died at the age of 62, was a fearless hero in a struggling England team, but had to battle his own demons…
Simpson, one of the greatest slip fielders the game has ever seen, initially retired in 1968 before returning as Test captain…
He was a stand-out performer for England during lean times and was also a top-order batsman for Yorkshire
A fine one-day bowler, his accurate spells were also key to Lancashire’s success in the early days of limited-overs cricket
