Cricket 'legend' David 'Bumble' Lloyd to get freedom of Accrington Published duration 14 January 2018

image copyright Getty Images image caption The former test cricketer is a keen fan of Accrington Stanley FC

The cricket commentator and former England international David Lloyd is to be given the freedom of his home town Accrington.

The 70-year-old ex-Lancashire batsman, former England coach and umpire will receive the award in June.

Councillors from Hyndburn Council , which takes in Accrington, have nominated Mr Lloyd, who is affectionately known as "Bumble".

Council leader Miles Parkinson said: "Bumble is a cricket legend."

The Labour councillor added: "David is a wonderful ambassador for Accrington who has never forgotten his roots and who has always been a keen supporter of Accrington Stanley."

In a first-class playing career which spanned 18 years, Mr Lloyd captained Lancashire from 1973 to 1977 and played for England in nine Tests with a top score of 214 not out against India in 1974 and eight one-day internationals.

A left-handed batsman and left-arm spin bowler, he scored nearly 27,000 first class runs and took 276 wickets.

Following his retirement, he became a first class umpire and later Lancashire and England cricket coach.

image copyright Getty Images image caption David Lloyd captained Lancashire from 1973 to 1977