After a chequered youth he became a much-loved figure at Gloucestershire CCC, but his career was curtailed by a horrific knee injury

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence dies at the age of 61 following a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis last year.

A trailblazer for his country and Gloucestershire, the fast bowler was an inspirational figure

After a chequered youth he became a much-loved figure at Gloucestershire CCC, but his career was curtailed by a horrific knee injury