Lancashire legend David Lloyd has revealed he was almost denied entry to Old Trafford on day one of the second Test between England and South Africa.
Lloyd, who spent more than 15 years playing for Lancashire at Old Trafford, had to be rescued by someone from the ECB after his accreditation did not work when he attempted to enter the ground.
In his column for the Daily Mail, Lloyd wrote: "Turned up at Old Trafford yesterday to be greeted by a mighty kerfuffle at the gate when my accreditation card turned red. No entry!