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David Charlesworth

Former England fast bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence dies aged 61 after MND battle

David 'Syd' Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61.

It was revealed almost exactly a year ago that Lawrence, who took 18 wickets in five Tests for England between 1988 and 1992, was the latest sportsperson to be diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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