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David 'Syd' Lawrence: Ex-England and Gloucestershire bowler diagnosed with motor neurone disease

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Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence is diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).

Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease .

"David is an icon of the game, a club legend and a trailblazer as the first British-born black player to play for England. Former Gloucester and Leicester Tigers forward Ed Slater and ex-Ipswich Town and Sunderland striker Marcus Stewart also suffer from the disease.Ian Thomas, managing director of member services at the Professional Cricketers' Association , said the union was in "deep shock at the tragic news" of Lawrence's diagnosis.

"The PCA and the Professional Cricketers’ Trust, the players’ charity, will be here for David and importantly, his family, offering the best possible support."

 

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