Former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David ‘Syd’ Lawrence says he is not afraid of dying and is "up for the fight" after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
The 60-year-old was diagnosed with the disease, earlier this year. The rare, degenerative condition affects the brain and nerves and there is no cure.
Former England and Leeds rugby league player Rob Burrow passed away from the illness earlier this year, while former Scotland rugby union forward Doddie Weir died in November 2022, six years after his diagnosis.
In a BBC Breakfast interview Lawrence - who played five Test matches for England and took 625 wickets in 280 matches during a 16-year career at Gloucestershire - said he has been inspired by Burrow and has spoken to his friend and former team-mate Kevin Sinfield.
"Rob Burrow said you’ve got to be brave and you do," Lawrence said.
"Every day is a struggle but we live to fight and enjoy the moments.
"You have demons in your head but I choose to live life. That’s the only option."
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