Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Farokh Engineer Honored with Stand at Old Trafford Cricket Ground
Farokh Engineer, a former Indian cricketer, was given a special honor: a stand at the Old Trafford cricket stadium was named after him.
This means a part of the stadium is now called the 'Farokh Engineer Stand.'
Engineer was very proud, seeing it as an honor for India too.
He also mentioned that he wished he had received more recognition for his achievements while he played cricket in India.
He believes the stand at Old Trafford makes up for the lack of appreciation he felt in his own country.
Farokh Engineer, former Indian cricketer, was honored with a stand named after him at Old Trafford.
The stand unveiling took place before the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test match.
Engineer expressed pride in the honor, also viewing it as recognition for India.
He stated the recognition was a 'compensation' for not receiving enough recognition in India.
Engineer also criticized the lack of recognition he received in India, where he played much of his cricket.
- Who
- Farokh Engineer, former Indian cricketer.
- What
- Farokh Engineer had a stand named after him at Old Trafford Cricket Stadium.
- When
- Before the start of the Manchester Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
- Where
- Old Trafford Cricket Stadium in Manchester.
- Why
- To honor his contributions to cricket.
Farokh Engineer's Perspective
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Recognition
Farokh Engineer's Perspective
Views the stand naming as a great honor and a proud moment for both himself and India. Feels this recognition is compensation for not receiving enough recognition in India, where he played a significant amount of his cricket.
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Appreciation
Farokh Engineer's Perspective
Expresses disappointment in the lack of recognition received in India during his playing career.
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- Cricketer Honored
- Farokh Engineer
- Stadium
- Old Trafford
- Event
- Stand Naming Ceremony
- Test Match
- Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
- Engineer's Test Debut
- 1961
- Tests Played
- 46