ACCRINGTON'S former England batsman turned TV pundit David Lloyd was at his brilliant best when he appeared on Australia's Wide World of Sport on Channel 9 talking about how to survive facing fast bowling.

Bumble was on the programme, hosted by former Nelson professional turned Aussie TV star Jamie Brayshaw, to discuss the pace of Mitch Johnson.

Along with former Australia opener Michael Slater, Bumble compared modern equipment with the protective gear he wore...and recalled a painful experience of his own when facing Jeff Thomson...