Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence dies at the age of 61 following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis last year.
David Lawrence took 625 wickets in 280 matches for Gloucestershire
Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has died at the age of 61.
Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND)
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Former England paceman David ‘Syd’ Lawrence dies at 61 after Motor Neurone Disease battle
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