Ind vs. Eng, 1 Test: Why India and England players are wearing black armbands on day 3 in Headingley – David ‘Sid’ was Lawrence? , Cricket news
The third day of the first test between India and England in Hadingley began on a sombre note as players from both teams wore a black armband in honor of former England fast bowler David “SID” Lawrence, who recently died. Live: India vs England 1 Test Day 3A moment of applause was seen before the start of the game, as a mark of honor of the leading cricketer, whose contribution to English cricket is beyond his small international career.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The BCCI posted an image of the Indian team with an image in the tribute, the BCCI posted, “Both teams have worn black armbands to pay their honors to former England cricketer David ‘Sid’ Lawrence.Lawrence, who died at the age of 61, was not only remembered for their raw speed and intensity on the field, but also for their powerful advocacy to close it. Born in 1964 in Gluster, he made his Test debut for England in 1988 and played five Tests and one ODI. His most notable performance came in 1991 when he claimed 5 for 106 against the West Indies at Oval. His promising career was reduced by a terrible knee injury in 1992 during a Test match in New Zealand.
However, the impact of Lawrence went far beyond his sports days. As the first black player of British origin to represent England, he became a prominent person in the movement to diversify and include cricket. In 2024, motor neurone disease was diagnosed, Lawrence encountered its disease with courage and transparency, which helped to raise awareness about the situation. In 2025, he was awarded an MBE and named Honorary Life Vice President of ECB.ECB President Richard Thompson described him as a legacy of “a trailblazer of English cricket …, whose legacy would tolerate the hearts of all those who love sports.”
