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New Indian Express
20 hours ago
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- 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.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- 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
a day ago
- 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.
Courier-Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Australia crush West Indies in T20 as Green, Inglis shine in run chase
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News. Cameron Green broke his bat hitting one of his four sixes over the scoreboard at Sabina Park and Josh Inglis brought up his 50 with a shot which landed on a grandstand roof as the Australian duo blasted the West Indian bowlers to deliver a second-straight T20 win in Jamaica. Matt Kuhnemann became a three-format player on his T20 debut as a spin plan brought the home team undone despite another worrying failure from Glenn Maxwell who replaced dumped dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk at the top of the order. After first-gamer Mitch Owen blasted the tourists to victory on Monday, Wednesday was debutant Kuhnemann's turn and the left-arm tweaker went for just 13 runs off three of his overs, and 20 off another, opening the bowling on debut, as spinners took five wickets from 11 of the 20 overs sent down. Adam Zampa snared three wickets and Maxwell two to limit the home team to 8-172, despite three Australian dropped catches. Roston Chase was bowled by Adam Zampa. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) Maxwell, who was promoted to open, failed to get going, again, and his recent returns for the Australian T20 team - just two scores above 40 in his past 14 innings - could possibly cast doubt over his sport after the emergence of Owen who can bat and bowl. But his early dismissal for just 12, and captain Mitch Marsh's exit brought Green and Inglis together on a turning pitch which wasn't without its challenges. The WA pair played and missed a few times but also swatted nine sixes in a 131-run partnership, a new record, which powered the tourists to an eight-wicket win and a 2-0 series lead, reaching their target with 28 balls to spare. Inglis finished unbeaten on 78 of fjust 33 balls while Green, who belted 51 in the opening game, added 56 off 32 balls to his series total. Inglis brought up his 50 off just 22 balls, reaching his milestone with a six which hit the grandstand roof and dribbled down into the gutter, forcing a quick break in play. Cameron Green (L) and Josh Inglis (R) put on a huge partnership. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) He was dropped on 60 after skying a pull shot, one of a handful of dropped catches shared between the two teams, and Green hit the next ball for six to pile on the pain. Earlier, Maxwell gave Shimron Hetmyer a send-off after claiming his wicket the ball following a DRS review denied by 'umpire's call' . 'It only cost me one ball,' he screamed twice. He finished with 2-15, but his 10-ball struggle with the bat was more telling, with Owen, who wasn;t required to bat in his second game after making a half-century on debut, looming as another potential opening option for the Australians with three games in the series to go. Matt Kuhnemann was given his T20 cap from fellow spinner Adam Zampa. Tama BIDING HIS TIME Kuhnemann had been rolling his arm over in the nets as part of the Australian squad for more than six weeks before getting his call-up in Jamaica. The left-arm spinner had been unused squad member for last month's World Test Championship final, the three Tests against the West Indies and missed the series opening T20 as well. But the 28-year-old added his T20 cap to his ODI and Test appearances for Australia, giving him a stat in all three forms. All of his international appearances have, however, come overseas. Andre Russell receives his retirement award at Sabina Park. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) BYE BYE DRE As Kuhnemann played his first T20, West Indian superstar Andre Russell played his last having decided to end his international career at his home ground in Kingston. Russell, who has made some stunning Big Bash cameos, went out with a bang too, blasting four sixes in a 15-ball innings of 36 as he signed off. The all-rounder played 142 matches for the West Indies, including a solitary Test in 2010, and remains a box-office drawcard in T20 tournaments around the world. Originally published as Josh Inglis and Cameron Green swatted nine sixes and a record partnership in huge Australian win in the West Indies.
7NEWS
a day ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Josh Inglis and Cameron Green smash half-centuries in Australia's T20 West Indies demolition
Josh Inglis and Cameron Green have smashed half-centuries to power Australia to an eight-wicket win over West Indies in their second T20 clash in Jamaica. The hosts posted 8-172 before Inglis (78 not out from 33 balls) and Cameron Green (56no from 32) led Australia to 2-173, and victory with 28 balls to spare. The pair put on a unbroken 131-run partnership off just 64 balls as Australia took a two-nil lead in the five-match series. Inglis was brutal with the bat, blasting a half-century from just 22 deliveries - hitting five sixes and seven fours all-up. And an equally aggressive Green cracked four sixes and three fours after starring a three-wicket win in game one with 51 from 26 balls. Australia sent Glenn Maxwell out to open in the innings after dropping Jake Fraser-McGurk but he made just 12 from 10 balls. Captain Mitch Marsh's 21 from 17 included two sixes but when he fell, the match was in the balance at 2-42 in the sixth over. Inglis and Green then launched an audacious attack on the West Indian bowlers, making light work of the run chase ahead of the next three games in St Kitts on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday (all AEST). With Inglis in full flight, Green posted his half-century from 28 deliveries. Earlier, Australia's spinners were vital in restricting the West Indies batsmen. Legspinner Adam Zampa claimed 3-29 from four overs and offspinner Glenn Maxwell 2-15 from two as they put the brakes on the hosts after a brisk start. Opener Brandon King (51 from 36 balls) embarked on an early blitz, reaching a half-century from 33 balls. West Indies were 0-59 after seven overs but Zampa struck with the last ball of his first over, the eighth of the innings, when King skied to cover. On the next ball - the first of Maxwell's spell - Shai Hope (9 from 13) departed when skipper Marsh took a fine catch running with the flight of the ball at mid-off. West Indies were 2-73 at the midpoint but lost Shimron Hetmyer (14 from 10) in the next over when caught on the square leg boundary to give Maxwell another wicket. Zampa struck twice in the 14th over, dismissing Roston Chase (16 from 16) and Sherfane Rutherford (0 from 2), leaving the hosts wobbling at 5-98. Hometown hero Andre Russell, in his last international match, then produced some farewell fireworks by cracking 36 from 15 balls featuring four sixes and two fours. Australia made two changes from the team that won the series-opener by three wickets. Left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann was summoned for his T20I debut, replacing paceman Sean Abbott, while batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk was dropped with middle-order blaster Tim David returning from a hamstring injury.
