India and England cricketers honored David 'Syd' Lawrence, the former England fast bowler, with black armbands. A moment of applause was observed before the start of play at Headingley. Lawrence, who passed away at 61, was remembered for his contributions to cricket. He was the first British-born Black player to represent England.
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