Former Gloucestershire & England bowler Lawrence diagnosed with MND
He was diagnosed earlier this month.
Last updated 21st Jun 2024
Gloucestershire Cricket President David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
The 60-year-old former England international, earned five Test caps for his country.
He played in 280 matches for his home county between 1981 and 1997 and took 625 wickets during his career at Nevil Road.
He became Gloucestershire's president in 2022 - a role he will continue to hold until his term ends.
Will Brown, outgoing Chief Executive at Gloucestershire Cricket, told the club's website: “Everyone at the Club is devastated to hear of the news from David Lawrence and his MND diagnosis.
“David is an icon of the game, a club legend and a trailblazer as the first British-born Black player to play for England. More than that he is the best of people, kind, loving, considerate and an inspiration to all of us here at Gloucestershire.
“Working with him since he has been Club President has been both an awesome and humbling experience - he has opened doors we didn’t even know were there, helped us learn and become a friend to so many of us. That friendship is a very special thing and one I know we all cherish.
“I know I speak for everyone associated with the Club in sending all our love to David, Gaynor and all of their family and friends.”