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Khaleej Times
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Stand named after Lancashire icons Clive Llyod, Farokh Engineer at Old Trafford
Lancashire County Cricket Club named a stand at Old Trafford after the club's icons Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer for their immense contribution to the club. In a statement on their official website, Lancashire Cricket said: "Lancashire Cricket is delighted to announce that the Club have named a stand at Emirates Old Trafford after Club icons, and Hall of Fame inductees, Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer. B Stand, located in between the Player and Media Centre and the extension of the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, will now be formally named as the Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer Stand." The ceremony took place on Wednesday morning, on the first day of the fourth Test between England and India, with Lloyd and Engineer joined by representatives from the Club to unveil the plaques. Lloyd, a two-time World Cup-winning captain with West Indies, made 219 appearances in first-class cricket for Lancashire between 1968 and 1986. He scored 12,764 runs and also claimed 55 wickets. In List A cricket for the Red Rose, Lloyd scored 8,522 runs and took 60 wickets. He made a huge contribution to Lancashire's one-day successes and went on to win two one-day League titles in 1969 and 1970 and four Gillette Cups between 1970 and 1975, with a memorable 126 against Warwickshire in the 1972 final at Lord's. India international Engineer was Lancashire's wicketkeeper, playing 175 matches for the county from 1968 to 1976, scoring 5,942 runs, holding 429 catches and claiming 35 stumpings. Engineer's dashing displays and versatility with the bat, and his agility and dazzling skill behind the stumps, sparked a golden era at Lancashire, who were the undisputed one-day kings in the 1970s. Both Lloyd and Engineer are Vice-Presidents at Emirates Old Trafford, and the pair were among the first group of former players to be inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame, at a special ceremony held in 2020. Andy Anson, Lancashire Cricket Chair, said: "We are extremely proud of Lancashire's history and heritage, and we're thrilled to have officially named a stand in honour of two of our greatest overseas players of all time - Sir Clive and Farokh." "We are constantly looking for ways to honour and celebrate our past, and we felt it was more than fitting for both Sir Clive and Farokh to have a stand at Emirates Old Trafford bearing their names."
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 4th Test: 'His plate will be full' - Ravi Shastri has hilarious go at former India legend
Ex-Lancashire players Farokh Engineer and Sir Clive Lloyd unveil their new stand at Emirates Old Trafford (Photo by) As the 4th Test of the five-match series between India and England progresses, the hosts maintain a 2-1 lead. The penultimate Test has the potential to confirm a series win for Ben Stokes and Co if they manage to pull off the win, but if the game goes the visitors' way, a thrilling decider will be played at The Oval. As things stand, India have lost their openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, with the latter departing early in the second session to a Chris Woakes delivery, when he was caught out by Zak Crawley. Jaiswal went on to bag his half-century, before England spinner Liam Dawson took his wicket, marking his first Test wicket in 8 years. While lots of action on the pitch went viral on Day 1, a hilarious moment between two Indian legends was also taken notice of on social media. Skipper Gill was also dismissed for an underwhelming score of just 12 from 23 balls. Doing commentary for the exciting Test, Ravi Shastri took a hilarious dig at Indian legend Farokh Enginee. As the camera zoomed in on the legend, Shastri took a subtle jab at the 87-year-old, much to the delight of the latter. Listening on from the stands, the veteran chuckled when Shastri said, "A real pin-up boy in the 60s and 70s. Hugely popular and he's not changed over the years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo A great storyteller and a voracious eater even now. At lunch his plate will be full," joked the former India head coach. Clearly speaking with admiration and respect for Engineer, Nasser Hussain added, "He'll be just behind you in that all day buffet queue, Ravi." Lancashire County Cricket Club paid tribute to the former India wicketkeeper and West Indies captain Clive Lloyd by naming stands after them at Old Trafford Stadium. Engineer's impressive career at Lancashire spanned from 1968 to 1976, during which he played 175 matches. His numbers include 5,942 runs, 429 catches, and 35 stumpings. His presence at Lancashire proved pivotal as the club secured the Gillette Cup four times between 1970 and 1975, ending a 15-year trophy drought. Poll Who do you think will win the 4th Test match between India and England? India England Draw With Jaiswal, Rahul and captain Gill gone, India will look to make the most out of their middle order and rack up a substantial total. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Veteran Indian Wicketkeeper To Have Stand Named After Him At Old Trafford: Report
Last Updated: Farokh Engineer, former Indian cricketer, is to be honoured with a stand at Old Trafford alongside Clive Lloyd. Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer is all set to be honoured with a stand in his name at Old Trafford in Manchester, alongside Windies legend Clive Lloyd, in what has come as a heartfelt gesture from the Lancashire team, for which the duo played, according to a report in PTI. Engineer played for Lancashire for almost 10 years, while Lloyd was with the club for 20 years, making unforgettable contributions to the history of the club. According to the report, the stand-naming ceremony can be held on the opening day of the Test that begins on July 23. England lead the five-match series 2-1 after three high-intensity matches. 'It is a fitting honour for both legends of the club," a source told PTI. In 175 games between 1968 and 1976 for Lancashire, Engineer scored 5942 runs, took 429 catches and effected 35 stumpings. Two-time World Cup-winning West Indies captain Lloyd, on the other hand, transformed Lancashire's fortunes after arriving as an overseas cricketer in the early 1970s. When the Mumbai-born Engineer made his Lancashire debut, the club hadn't won any major title for over 15 years, but he helped them lift the Gillette Cup four times between 1970 and 1975. It was a knockout one-day tournament which was played from 1963 to 1980, later known as the Friends Provident Cup. 'They were incredible times and Old Trafford was a marvellous place to be. People would come for miles to see us play," Engineer said while speaking to the Lancashire website some years ago. 'From the Old Trafford dressing room, we could see Warwick Road railway station, and before the game, we would see packed trains emptying their passengers on the platform. We could hear the chanting and the excited chatter and laughter," Engineer added. The former Indian cricketer remembered getting fan mail during his playing days. Engineer played professional cricket for 18 years. 'It was amazing, our lockers would be stuffed full of requests for autographs and invitations to parties. Everyone in England was talking about that great team, names like Clive Lloyd, Harry Pilling, Peter Lever and Ken Shuttleworth," Engineer said. view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 14:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Clive Lloyd breaks silence on West Indies' 27 all-out debacle: 'Mental side of our game needs to improve'
Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd, who oversaw World Cup wins in 1975 and 1979, finally broke his silence on the team from the Caribbean being bundled out for 27 against Australia in Jamaica. The Roston Chase-led side suffered a 0-3 defeat at the hands of Pat Cummins and co. However, it was the abject surrender in the final innings of the pink-ball Test that resulted in severe criticism of the Windies. Clive Lloyd breaks silence on West Indies being all out for 27 against Australia.(AP) After being dismissed for 27, West Indies registered the second-lowest Test total. The side came ever so close to posting the lowest score in the history of Test cricket, but a misfield allowed them to scrape past the figure. The lowest score in Tests belongs to New Zealand (26 in 1955). After the 27-all-out debacle, Cricket West Indies (CWI) extended invitations to Clive Lloyd, Brian Lara, and Sir Vivian Richards to participate in the emergency meeting, which will soon take place to deliberate on the possible reasons behind West Indies' loss. "We have to examine all aspects of West Indies cricket from grassroots to the international level. Everything must be looked at closely and carefully. West Indies cricket is an institution. It has given so much to the people of this region, and we must do all we can to revive it," Lloyd said in a statement provided to ESPNcricinfo. " Also Read: West Indies call emergency meeting after 27 all out; Brian Lara, Viv Richards get SOS "I'm always available to help in any way. How we can marry the ideas we have with what is necessary and have healthy discussion on the way we move forward, that's what I'm thinking. It has been nearly 100 years since we have been playing top-class Test cricket and we have to get it right," he added. 'Mental side of our game...' Lloyd also didn't mince his words, stating that the mental side of the West Indies' game needs to improve if they are to pose a challenge to the other teams. In the series against Australia, Brandon King was the only West Indies batter apart from Anderson Phillip to average over 20 in the three games. King's 75 in Grenada was the highest individual score from either side in the series, which posed a serious challenge for the batters from both sides. "We need a couple of Larry Gomes, more batsmen like him. We need batsmen who put a heavy price on their wickets and, when they get in, look to stay in. There is nothing wrong with digging in and 'batting ugly'. We have to find ways of fighting, occupying the crease, and staying in for long periods to wear down the bowlers. We have not been doing that," Lloyd said. "Obviously, the mental side of our game needs to improve. We have to go back to the basics. We have to look at schools' cricket, club cricket, and first-class cricket - are we playing enough? We also have to look at the pitches - how are we preparing them and how they are playing," he added.
India Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Clive Lloyd urges complete overhaul of West Indies cricket after historic collapse
Clive Lloyd, the iconic former West Indies captain, has called on cricketing authorities to undertake a serious and comprehensive review of the sport at all levels in the Caribbean, following the Test team's humiliating collapse against Australia at Sabina Park, where they were bowled out for just 27 27-run total was just one run above the lowest score in Test history-New Zealand's 26 in 1955-and has sparked widespread concern across the cricketing world. In response, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has invited Lloyd, along with fellow greats Sir Viv Richards and Brian Lara, to participate in an emergency summit to discuss the future of West Indies a statement to ESPNcricinfo, Lloyd emphasized the need for honest reflection and sweeping changes. "We have to examine all aspects of West Indies cricket-from grassroots to the international level. Everything must be looked at closely and carefully. West Indies cricket is an institution. It has given so much to the people of this region, and we must do all we can to revive it," he who led the West Indies during their dominant era in the 1970s and 80s, said he remains ready to help however he can. He believes the Test team's batting, in particular, needs urgent attention. Only Brandon King and Anderson Phillip averaged above 20 during the series, with King's 75 in Grenada standing out as the highest individual score from either side. The team's inability to bat for long periods, highlighted by the historic collapse, has exposed serious technical and mental stressed the need for more disciplined and patient batters who can "dig in" and value their wickets."We need a couple of Larry Gomes-players who are willing to bat ugly if needed, stay at the crease, and wear down the bowlers. We haven't been doing that. We've lost that ability to fight and stay in," he also echoed head coach Daren Sammy's concerns about the quality of pitches in the Caribbean and the structure of domestic cricket. Lloyd questioned whether enough quality cricket is being played at school, club, and first-class levels, and whether the pitches are helping players develop the skills needed for Test cricket."We have to go back to basics. Are our young players getting the right kind of cricket? Are our pitches helping them learn how to build innings or bowl long spells? The mental side of our game needs to improve too."West Indies have now finished eighth in all three World Test Championship cycles. Their upcoming away tours to India and New Zealand offer little room for quick recovery. Lloyd, who famously led the West Indies to victory in the inaugural Cricket World Cup in 1975, insists the region still has the talent, but bold steps are now always available to help in any way. We've been playing top-class cricket for nearly 100 years. We owe it to ourselves to get this right."As the Caribbean reflects on its proud cricketing past, Lloyd's words serve as a clear reminder: legacy alone is not enough. The time for sentiment has passed. The time for rebuilding has begun.- EndsMust Watch
