First British-born black cricketer to represent England dies aged 61

Former cricketer David 'Syd' Lawrence has passed away, leaving friends and colleagues "devastated." Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer to represent England, battled with motor neurone disease (MND) since 2024. Known for his impactful career and presidency at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Lawrence's legacy as a cricketer and community leader is being honored and continued by those who knew him.