LONDON: Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Clive Lloyd were on Wednesday honoured by Lancashire County Cricket Club with stands named after them at Old Trafford, Manchester.
The unveiling took place on the opening day of the fourth Test between England and India. Engineer, who represented Lancashire from 1968 to 1976, featured in 175 matches, amassing 5,942 runs, 429 catches, and 35 stumpings. His arrival marked a turning point in the club’s fortunes, helping them end a 15-year silverware drought by winning the Gillette Cup four times between 1970 and 1975.
Despite his deep-rooted ties to Indian cricket — including memorable performances at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium — Engineer surprisingly does not have a stand named after him in his home country. Now 87, he continues to live in Manchester, a city he has called home since his retirement. Lloyd, a two-time World Cup-winning captain, joined Lancashire in the early 1970s as an overseas player. His association with the club spanned two decades, during which he played a pivotal role in reshaping Lancashire’s cricketing culture and identity. His impact, both on and off the field, remains one of the most influential in the county’s history.
By naming stands in their honour, Lancashire CCC has recognised the indelible contributions of Engineer and Lloyd to the club’s legacy and to English domestic cricket at large. The gesture ensures that their storied careers will continue to inspire future generations at Old Trafford.
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