Engineer, who played for Lancashire between 1968 and 1976, enjoyed a prolific stint with the county. In 175 appearances, he scored 5,942 runs and effected 429 catches along with 35 stumpings. His arrival at Old Trafford heralded a new era for the club, which had endured a lengthy title drought
Farokh Engineer at Old Trafford (Pic: @imvengsarkar/X)
Lancashire County Cricket Club on Wednesday honoured former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Clive Lloyd by naming stands after them at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium. The announcement came on the opening day of the fourth Test between India and England, marking an emotional and historic moment for both players.
Engineer, who played for Lancashire between 1968 and 1976, enjoyed a prolific stint with the county. In 175 appearances, he scored 5,942 runs and effected 429 catches along with 35 stumpings. His arrival at Old Trafford heralded a new era for the club, which had endured a lengthy title drought. Engineer’s presence was pivotal in Lancashire’s success in the limited-overs format, particularly their four Gillette Cup triumphs between 1970 and 1975.
Lancashire players Farokh Engineer and Sir Clive Lloyd unveil their new stand. pic.twitter.com/PdJX9mz73O
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Despite his immense contributions to Indian cricket, Engineer does not have a stand named after him in his homeland, not even at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium where he delivered many memorable performances. The honour bestowed by Lancashire thus holds a special place for the now 87-year-old, who made Manchester his home after retirement and continues to reside in the city.
At the naming ceremony of the Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer stands at the Old Trafford.. pic.twitter.com/whsMT10op4
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Lloyd’s association with Lancashire began in the early 1970s when he joined the club as an overseas player. Over the course of nearly two decades, Lloyd emerged as a cornerstone of Lancashire cricket, both for his leadership and his batting prowess. The two-time World Cup-winning captain not only brought a wealth of experience but also a sense of professionalism that helped reshape the fortunes of the team.
Lloyd's impact at the county level mirrored his global stature. Under his influence, Lancashire developed into a competitive and disciplined unit, one that commanded respect across English domestic cricket.
The decision to name stands after Engineer and Lloyd serves as a lasting recognition of their invaluable service to Lancashire. It cements their status as icons of the club and ensures their legacies will continue to inspire future generations.
The unveiling of the stands took place amidst warm applause from the Old Trafford crowd, with fans and former players alike acknowledging the significance of the moment. As the fourth Test got underway under bright Manchester skies, the gesture added a touch of sentiment and reverence to an already high-stakes encounter between two proud cricketing nations.
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