PHIL TUFNELL was creased over laughing live on air after a “bareback riding” comment from his colleague left him bowled over.

The 58-year-old cricket legend was providing commentary on the second day of England’s test match with the West Indies at Lords when the hilarious incident occurred.

Ex-spin bowler Tufnell was working on the BBC Test Match Special show when his colleague Alison Mitchell described going “bareback riding”.

Mitchell said: “I did a bit of bareback riding but that was in the sea in Jamaica though.”

Webcam footage has now shown how Tufnell completely lost his composure and got the giggles upon hearing his colleagues comment.

Tuffers spun away from her and proceeded to place his head on the desk while he shook with laughter.

Former England captain Alistair Cook was nearby in the commentary box and he was also spotted laughing at the comment.

After Mitchell’s first comment, there was a long pause, but Mitchell eventually then added: “And it was very enjoyable.”

That caused more hysterics for Tufnell, who wisely kept his microphone away from his mouth to avoid his laughter being caught on air as he spoke to somebody off camera.

But the ever cool Mitchell was undeterred by her partner’s reaction as she proceeded to continue calling the action without a fuss.

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Tufnell eventually regains his composure and returns to commentary just as Ben Stokes bowled to Jason Holder.

One fan reacted to the clip on social media by calling it “outrageously hilarious”.

Another declared that it was the “funniest thing for ages”.

While another wrote: “Crying with laughter after @AlisonMitchell mentioned bareback riding in Barbados on @bbctms. @philtufnell couldn’t compose himself.”

Tufnell, Mitchell and Cook all watched England close in on winning the first summer test against the West Indies.

England were eventually bowled out for 371, giving them a 250 run lead.