Cricket icon Phil Tufnell puts underpants on his suitcase so nobody steals it
Phil Tufnell makes sure no one messes with his luggage on the airport carousel by using his undercrackers to mark his bags.
The former England cricket ace said it helps him bat away the feeling of dread as he jostles with travellers at the baggage reclaim to find his suitcase.
Phil, 57, revealed: “Let’s face it, half of them look exactly the same. It’s not beyond the realms of imagination that someone else might mistakenly clear off with yours.
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“That exact thing happened to my wife Dawn and ever since I’ve swathed the Tufnell bags in all sorts of rags, ribbons and bandages to make sure they stand out on the carousel.
“A pair of Y-fronts wrapped round the handle generally ensures a bag is left well alone.”
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In his new book The Tourist, Phil also moaned that he often gets collared for a security search on his travels.
He said: “I don’t know if I’ve got the face of an international drugs mule, but I’m seemingly always pulled over for a baggage check. It’s as if someone has rung ahead. ‘Yep, he’s on the flight. Could staff on the ground please get the rubber gloves ready’
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“It’s reached the stage now where I’m expecting to experience a cavity search at every travel hub. ‘But this is Euston Station! I’m only going to Watford! I’m not sure a train conductor is allowed to do that.’”
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