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The Latest Breaking News from David Syd Lawrence MBE

Stand-in captain James Anderson sees Lancashire frustrated by Kent and weather

England’s all-time leading wicket-taker has been handed the captaincy for the next two games, with Marcus Harris having returned to Australia.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

‘Syd’ Lawrence: England trailblazer who rocked and rumbled for Gloucestershire

The former fast bowler, England’s first British-born black player, has died aged 61 after battling motor neurone disease

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

England stars past and present pay tribute to ‘fierce competitor’ David Lawrence

Lawrence has died at the age of 61, a year on from making his devastating motor neurone disease diagnosis public.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2025

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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

‘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

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