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One in a 13 trillion chance: why six sixes in a Test over may never happen

Stuart Broad suffered and Herschelle Gibbs enjoyed himself in a World Cup but no one has come close in Tests

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

David Lawrence obituary

Gloucestershire fast bowler who was the first British-born black cricketer to play for England

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025

Ollie Pope doubts Harry Brook has regrets after missing out on hometown hundred

Brook was on the cusp of a ninth century in just his 26th Test but with the crowd on red-alert, he pulled Prasidh Krishna to Shardul Thakur.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

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

Lawrence was the first British-born black cricketer to represent England

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2025

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence: Trailblazing England bowler dies after MND battle

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The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

‘A true trailblazer’: David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, former England cricketer, dies aged 61

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to play for England, has died at the age of 61

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025

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

Known as ‘Syd’, he took 18 wickets in five Tests for England between 1988 and 1992

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

Chris Jordan opens up about "relentless" racist abuse after England's T20 World Cup exit

After England were beaten by New Zealand in a dramatic T20 World Cup semi-final match, Chris Jordan was targeted with racist abuse on social media

Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022

‘Cricket needs a more modern president’: Lawrence takes on Gloucestershire role

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence was the first British-born black man to play for England, and now aims to break down more barriers as president of Gloucestershire CCC

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2022