David Lawrence (right corner) at a charity event to raise money for his care and treatment for Motor Neurone Disease and for the MND Association, Downend Cricket Club in Bristol, June 6, 2025

David Lawrence (right corner) at a charity event to raise money for his care and treatment for Motor Neurone Disease and for the MND Association

Courtney Walsh and David Lawrence (centre) pose with Lawrence's book <i>In Syd's Voice</i> at a charity event in Downend Cricket Club in Bristol, June 6, 2025
Courtney Walsh and David Lawrence (centre) pose with Lawrence's book In Syd's Voice at a charity event in Downend Cricket Club in Bristol••Craig Hobbs/Lashings
David Lawrence was added to the "Legends Walkway" at Nevil Road, Bristol
David Lawrence was added to the "Legends Walkway" at Nevil Road••Gloucestershire CCC
David Lawrence
David Lawrence••Getty Images
David Lawrence bowls against Sri Lanka, England v Sri Lanka, Only Test, 5th day, Lord's, August 30, 1988
David Lawrence bowls against Sri Lanka••Adrian Murrell/Getty Images
Gloucestershire's Jeremy Lloyds, Brian Davison, Kevin Curran, David Lawrence and Courtney Walsh pose for a photo, Bristol, May 9, 1985
Gloucestershire's Jeremy Lloyds, Brian Davison, Kevin Curran, David Lawrence and Courtney Walsh pose for a photo••PA Photos/Getty Images
Gloucestershire captain James Bracey hands the trophy to an emotional club president David Lawrence, who has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, Gloucestershire vs Somerset, Vitality Blast final, Edgbaston, September 14, 2024
Gloucestershire captain James Bracey hands the trophy to an emotional club president David Lawrence, who has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease••Cameron Smith/ECB/Getty Images
David Lawrence (right) and England physio Laurie Brown jog around the ground, Christchurch, January 20, 1992
David Lawrence (right) and England physio Laurie Brown jog around the ground••Graham Chadwick/PA Photos/Getty Images
David 'Syd' Lawrence won five Test caps for England
David 'Syd' Lawrence won five Test caps for England••ALLSPORT
Syd Lawrence in action for England B, February 1, 1986
Syd Lawrence in action for England B••Getty Images