Classic memories of cricketer 'Syd'

SO sad to hear of David (Syd) Lawrence's death. Such a pity too that his career was cut short by that terrible knee accident. He still had some wonderful moments though. Especially in the 1991 tests against the West Indies. He was a sensational fast bowler, and it was his five-fer which won the final test and saved that series.

- Brian Iles Hanham

But I had a niggling memory I'd sent something to the press about another talent of his which could well have developed but for his bad luck. Luckily I found my copy!

A pretentious verse addressed to Syd himself, thanking him for his batting performance in the third test.