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David ‘Syd’ Lawrence’s brave race against time to tell his remarkable story

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David Lawrence was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in June 2024 .

The fast bowler was one of the first Black cricketers to play for England .

His autobiography, In Syd’s Voice , was written with the help of Dean Wilson .

The pair had begun discussing a book in 2022 but the disease prompted action with Lawrence recognising he would soon lose the ability to speak.

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