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Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Fan told to cover Pakistan jersey during India-England Test: ESPNCricinfo
As the riveting Test match between India and England played out at Old Trafford in Manchester, a fan wearing a Pakistani cricket team jersey was asked to cover up, reports ESPNCricinfo. The cricket news outlet said that fan was asked by a member of the Old Trafford Stadium's security staff to cover the shirt. ESPNCricinfo said that fan, named Farooq Nazar, posted a video on social media about the request. "I've been asked by control if you can cover that shirt up, please," the security staff is heard saying in the video. Nazar apparently didn't cover up the jersey despite repeated requests after which a police officer asks them to continue the conversation away from the stands. ESPNCricinfo, citing reports, said that Nazar refused to comply and opts to leave the stadium. Lancashire Cricket is said to be investigating the incident, it said.
New Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
'Makes up for lack of recognition in India': Farokh Engineer on stand named after him at Old Trafford
MANCHESTER: Farokh Engineer was on Wednesday bestowed with the rare honour of having a stand named after him at an overseas ground -- the storied Old Trafford in Manchester. The B Stand, located in between the Player and Media Centre and the extension of the Hilton hotel at Old Trafford, was formally named the Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer Stand before the toss of the fourth Test. Both Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Lloyd were in attendance as the stand was unveiled in recognition of their immense contribution to the Lancashire Cricket Club. "It is a proud moment not only for me but for India as well. Both Clive and I were talking about it in the morning. We never thought something like this would be done in our honour. God is great. This makes up for not receiving recognition in my own country," Engineer said. Engineer, 87, played the majority of his cricket in Bombay, particularly at the Brabourne Stadium. "It is a shame that my achievements are not recognised where I played most of my cricket," he said. However, Engineer was thankful to the BCCI for presenting him the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024. "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. The ceremony took place this morning, on Day One of the Fourth Test between England and India, with Sir Clive and Farokh joined by representatives from the Club to unveil the plaque," said Lancashire Cricket in a statement. The West Indian legend said it was a privilege for him to share the honour with Engineer. "I share this honour with Farokh, a great friend and brother, as well as all our teammates, and the Lancashire supporters who stood by me through triumphs and trials. Cricket has always been a team game, and my name on this stand reflects all the people who helped me along the way," he said.
Khaleej Times
23-07-2025
- 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."
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Business Standard
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
'Makes up for no recognition at home': Engineer on stand named after him
Farokh Engineer was on Wednesday bestowed with a rare honour of having a stand named after an Indian cricketer in an overseas ground the storied Old Trafford in Manchester. The B Stand, located in between the Player and Media Centre and the extension of the Hilton hotel at Old Trafford, was formally named as the Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer Stand before the toss of the fourth Test. Both Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Lloyd were in attendance as the stand was unveiled in recognition of their immense contribution to the Lancashire Cricket Club. It is a proud moment not only for me but for India as well. Both Clive and I were talking about it in the morning. We never thought something like this would be done in our honour. God is Great. This makes up for not receiving recognition in my own country, Engineer told PTI. Engineer, 87, played the majority of his cricket in Bombay, particularly at the Brabourne Stadium. It is a shame that my achievements are not recognised where I played most of my cricket, he said. However, Engineer was thankful to the BCCI for presenting him the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024. 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 The ceremony took place this morning, on Day One of the Fourth Test between England and India, with Sir Clive and Farokh joined by representatives from the Club to unveil the plaque, said Lancashire Cricket in a statement. The West Indian legend said it was a privilege for him to share the honour with Engineer. I share this honour with Farokh, a great friend and brother, as well as all our teammates, and the Lancashire supporters who stood by me through triumphs and trials. Cricket has always been a team game, and my name on this stand reflects all the people who helped me along the way, he said. 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 claimed 55 wickets. In List A cricket for the Red Rose, Lloyd scored 8,522 runs added to 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. Lloyd hoped his recognition will stand as an inspiration for future generations of cricketers. I am deeply honored and humbled by this recognition. Old Trafford has always held a special place in my heartand to have a stand named after me at this historic ground is truly one of the special moments of my life. What makes this moment so emotional is knowing that young players from here and around the world will look up at that stand and maybe feel inspired, just as I once was walking into this ground for the first time, he added. 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 with the bat and his dazzling skills behind the stumps, sparked a golden era at Lancashire who were the undisputed one-day kings in the 1970s. When Lloyd and Engineer made their Lancashire debuts, the Club had not won a major honour since 1950, but eight years later, having won the Gillette Cup four times in 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1975, and the John Player League twice in 1969 and 1970, the duo had raised the bar to a new height. Both Lloyd and Engineer are Vice-Presidents at 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. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
NDTV
23-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Farokh Engineer Dejected Over "Not Receiving Recognition" In India After Old Trafford Stand Is Named After Him
Farokh Engineer was on Wednesday bestowed with a rare honour of having a stand named after an Indian cricketer in an overseas ground – the storied Old Trafford in Manchester. The B Stand, located in between the Player and Media Centre and the extension of the Hilton hotel at Old Trafford, was formally named as the Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer Stand before the toss of the fourth Test. Both Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Lloyd were in attendance as the stand was unveiled in recognition of their immense contribution to the Lancashire Cricket Club. 'It is a proud moment not only for me but for India as well. Both Clive and I were talking about it in the morning. We never thought something like this would be done in our honour. God is Great. This makes up for not receiving recognition in my own country,' Engineer told PTI. Engineer, 87, played the majority of his cricket in Bombay, particularly at the Brabourne Stadium. 'It is a shame that my achievements are not recognised where I played most of my cricket,' he said. However, Engineer was thankful to the BCCI for presenting him the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024. '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 'The ceremony took place this morning, on Day One of the Fourth Test between England and India, with Sir Clive and Farokh joined by representatives from the Club to unveil the plaque,' said Lancashire Cricket in a statement. The West Indian legend said it was a privilege for him to share the honour with Engineer. 'I share this honour with Farokh, a great friend and brother, as well as all our teammates, and the Lancashire supporters who stood by me through triumphs and trials. 'Cricket has always been a team game, and my name on this stand reflects all the people who helped me along the way,' he said. 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 claimed 55 wickets. In List A cricket for the Red Rose, Lloyd scored 8,522 runs added to 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. Lloyd hoped his recognition will stand as an inspiration for future generations of cricketers. 'I am deeply honored and humbled by this recognition. Old Trafford has always held a special place in my heart…and to have a stand named after me at this historic ground is truly one of the special moments of my life. 'What makes this moment so emotional is knowing that young players – from here and around the world – will look up at that stand and maybe feel inspired, just as I once was walking into this ground for the first time,' he added. 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 with the bat and his dazzling skills behind the stumps, sparked a golden era at Lancashire who were the undisputed one-day kings in the 1970s. When Lloyd and Engineer made their Lancashire debuts, the Club had not won a major honour since 1950, but eight years later, having won the Gillette Cup four times in 1970, 1971, 1972 and 1975, and the John Player League twice in 1969 and 1970, the duo had raised the bar to a new height. Both Lloyd and Engineer are Vice-Presidents at 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.
