Farokh Engineer Joins The List; Indians With A Stand Named After Them Overseas

Farokh Engineer- (Source : @Johns/X.com)

In a significant development, there are reports that Lancashire County Club are planning to dedicate stands after India legend Farokh Engineer. According to a report from PTI, Lancashire will inaugurate the stand on Day 1 of the fourth Test between India and England that starts on July 23.

Farokh Engineer To Have A Stand Named After Him

It is a special moment for the Engineer as the 87-year-old featured for Lancashire from 1968-76. The former Indian batter made his India debut in 1961 and enjoyed a 14-year-long career. 

It is worth noting that getting a stand in a foreign land is a big thing for any cricketer. Meanwhile, this article will look at the list of Indians to have a stand named after them outside India. 

It is worth noting that Engineer will become the second cricketer, after Sachin Tendulkar, to have a stand named after him outside India. 

List of Indians With A Stand Overseas

When Did Sachin Tendulkar Get A Stand Named After Him?

Notably, in April 2023, to mark 25 years of the iconic Duststorm knock in Sharjah, the UAE cricket honoured the Master Blaster With A Stand Named After Him. He became the first Indian to have a stand named after him overseas. 

Overall, 16 Indians have stand named after them in India, which includes the likes of Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and several other legends of Indian cricket. 

Why Are Lancashire Honouring an Engineer With A Stand Named After Him?

In 1968,  ECB allowed County cricket to have overseas cricketers and Clive Lloyd, Farokh Engineer were one of the first signings. He spent nine seasons there, until he retired in 1976. Notably, Lancashire had not won a major honour since 1950, but, courtesy of Lloyd and Engineer's impact, they won the Gillette Cup four times and the John Player League twice.

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