David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, England’s First British-Born Black Cricketer, Has Died at 61

David "Syd" Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to play for England, has died at age 61 after battling motor neurone disease. Lawrence had a notable cricket career with England and Gloucestershire that ended prematurely due to a knee injury, later becoming a bodybuilder, nightclub owner, and advocate against racism. His significant contributions to cricket were recognized through his appointment as Gloucestershire's first Black president and his recent receipt of an MBE from King Charles III for outstanding services to cricket.