Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Old Trafford Honors Cricketing Legends Farokh Engineer, Clive Lloyd
Farokh Engineer, a former Indian cricket player, and Clive Lloyd, a famous West Indies captain, were honored with stands named after them at the Old Trafford stadium in England.
Engineer played for Lancashire from 1968 to 1976, scoring many runs and helping the team win several championships.
He is the first Indian player to receive such an honor in England.
Lloyd, also played for Lancashire, and helped improve the team.
This event celebrates their contributions to cricket.
Farokh Engineer and Clive Lloyd were honored with stands at Old Trafford.
Engineer played for Lancashire from 1968 to 1976, with 5,942 runs.
Engineer helped Lancashire win the Gillette Cup four times.
Engineer is the first Indian player to have a stand named after him in England.
Lloyd played a crucial role in reshaping Lancashire's cricketing fortunes.
- Who
- Farokh Engineer and Clive Lloyd.
- What
- Stands were named after Farokh Engineer and Clive Lloyd.
- When
- On the opening day of the fourth Test between India and England.
- Where
- Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester.
- Why
- To immortalize their contributions to Lancashire County Cricket Club.
- Honorees
- Farokh Engineer, Clive Lloyd
- Location
- Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester
- Engineer's Lancashire Years
- 1968-1976
- Engineer's Runs
- 5,942
- Lloyd's Role
- Shaping Lancashire's fortunes