Syd Lawrence News & Updates

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, fast bowler who was the first British-born black cricketer to play for England

Dan Lawrence was recalled by England after two years on Thursday to play in the first test against P...

Jun 22, 2025 • Yahoo! Sports

Funeral of cricket legend Syd Lawrence ends with tributes

David "Syd" Lawrence's teammate and friend Jack Russell reflects on his life. Former Gloucestershire...

Jul 18, 2025 • BBC

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

By BEN JAYCOCK JONATHAN Davies says England should give Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade time to build...

Jun 22, 2025 • Yahoo! Sports

David 'Syd' Lawrence, England's first British-born Black cricketer, has died at 61

GLOUCESTER, England (AP) — David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to pla...

Jun 22, 2025 • Fox Sports

Ex England cricketer David 'Syd' Lawrence dies aged 61

Former England cricketer David ‘Syd’ Lawrence has died aged 61 following a battle with motor neu...

Jun 22, 2025 • MSN

New TV documentary tells story of West Country cricket legend Syd Lawrence

A new documentary telling the story of the legendary West Country cricketer David ‘Syd’ Lawrence...

Feb 23, 2026 • MSN

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Chris Dean leads the Syd Lawrence Orchestra in a dazzling showcase of classic Big Band. With their f...

Jul 15, 2019 • WhatsOnStage

Former England fast bowler Lawrence dies aged 61

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has died at the age of 61. Lawre...

Jun 22, 2025 • MSN

‘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...

Jun 22, 2025 • Shropshire Star

David ‘Syd’ Lawrence dies as tributes paid to first British-born black cricketer

England cricket pioneer David ‘Syd’ Lawrence has died at the age of 61. He was the first British...

Apr 13, 2026 • MSN

Who was David 'Syd' Lawrence, the first British-born black cricketer for England, who recently died?

David Syd Lawrence, former English fast bowler and first British-born Black cricketer to play for En...

Oct 25, 2025 • MSN

Trailblazing cricket icon David ‘Syd’ Lawrence dies of motor neurone disease, aged 61

Former England fast bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence has lost his battle with motor neurone disease (...

Jun 21, 2025 • 7NEWS Australia