Gloucestershire honors Syd Lawrence ahead of One Day Cup match

Gloucestershire is set to pay tribute to former England fast bowler Syd Lawrence during their Metro Bank One Day Cup match against Nottinghamshire this Sunday. The team will wear a special commemorative kit and raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. James Bracey, reflecting on his memories of Lawrence, highlights a moment from September 2024 when Lawrence presented the T20 Blast trophy after Gloucestershire's inaugural win in that tournament. Lawrence, who passed away in June 2025, is remembered for his significant contributions to the club and for being a trailblazer in cricket as the first British-born Black cricketer to play for England.