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Farokh Engineer, Clive Lloyd to have stands named after them [Source: @lancscricket/X.com]
Cricket legends Farokh Engineer from India and Clive Lloyd from the West Indies are set to receive a huge honour from Lancashire Cricket Club. The club has decided to name two stands at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester after these legendary players. The stand-naming ceremony is likely to take place on July 23, during the first day of the fourth Test between India and England.
Why Lancashire Is Honouring Farokh Engineer
Farokh Engineer, a former India wicketkeeper-batsman, played for Lancashire from 1968 to 1976. During his nearly ten-year stint, he became a key part of the team. In 175 matches, Engineer scored 5,942 runs, took 429 catches, and made 35 stumpings.
When Engineer joined Lancashire, the club hadn’t won any major trophies in more than 15 years. But with his help, they won the Gillette Cup, a famous one-day tournament, four times between 1970 and 1975. His contributions helped raise the club’s reputation and performance.
Interestingly, while Engineer is being honoured in England, there is no stand named after him at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, where he played much of his domestic cricket in India.
Clive Lloyd’s Incredible Contribution To Lancashire Cricket
Clive Lloyd, one of the greatest captains in West Indies cricket history, played for Lancashire for 20 years. Arriving in the early 1970s as an overseas player, Lloyd played a major role in transforming Lancashire’s fortunes.
Lloyd, who also led West Indies to two World Cup titles, became a fan favourite and was known for his powerful batting and strong leadership. His impact on Lancashire was long-lasting, and this tribute aims to cement his place in the club’s history forever.
Both Farokh Engineer and Clive Lloyd are part of Lancashire Cricket’s rich history, and this honour is seen as a long-overdue recognition of their contributions. Naming stands after them at Old Trafford is a way of immortalising their legacies at the iconic ground where they achieved so much.
A PTI source from the club said, “It is a fitting honour for both legends of the club.”
With this gesture, Lancashire Cricket Club is not only celebrating two of its most successful former players but also reminding the cricket world of its storied past. The naming of the stands is expected to be a highlight of the Test match between India and England, with the series currently standing at 2-1 in favour of England.
