LANCASHIRE have slapped a booze ban on Old Trafford for Saturday's Texaco Trophy international.

They will prevent any alcohol being brought into the ground, except the members enclosure, in an effort to prevent the pitch invasions which have disrupted international matches in Manchester in recent years.

The bars inside the ground will be open all day, but serving only light beer.

Secretary Dave Edmundson said: "This is the first time we have done this but we are trying to act responsibly as a club.

"We want people to enjoy themselves but for the right reasons. Our research found that much of the misbehaviour at the Test last year was caused by excess drink."

Padiham professional Mark Harvey figured in a record breaking spree for Lancashire's second XI at Bristol.

Lancashire smashed an incredible 554-3 dec against Gloucester, Paddy McKeown leading the way with an unbeaten 307 including five sixes and 40 fours.

It was an individual second team record, beating the 244 not out of David Varey against Derbyshire at Blackpool in 1984.

Coach Peter Sleep described it as "possibly the most sensational batting I've ever seen."

But Sleep also had praise for Harvey, who claimed 90 and wicketkeeper Jamie Haynes (120) saying: "They were superb too, and in all it was a fantastic day."

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