Black History Month 2023: David 'Syd' Lawrence in conversation with Mark Alleyne

18 October 2023

To mark Black History Month this October, the ECB has been working with partners across the game to tell more stories of the Black community’s contribution to cricket and to celebrate #BlackCricketHeroes.

Today, in partnership with the ECB, we have launched a new film featuring a conversation between England’s first Black Coach and former England & Gloucestershire player, Mark Alleyne and David ‘Syd’ Lawrence, Gloucestershire President and former England player; two #BlackCricketHeroes themselves.

Watch the full 'In Conversation' film with David Lawrence and Mark Alleyne MBE as they talk about Mark's journey in cricket and being a role model, from playing for England to being the first Black England coach.

 

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