Lancashire Cricket Club Honors Legends Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer with New Stand

Celebrating Cricket Icons at Old Trafford

Manchester [UK], July 23: Lancashire County Cricket Club has officially named a stand at Old Trafford in tribute to two of its legendary figures, former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd and Indian cricketer Farokh Engineer, recognizing their significant contributions to the club.

According to a statement on their official website, Lancashire Cricket expressed their excitement, stating, "We are pleased to announce that a stand at Emirates Old Trafford has been named after our club icons and Hall of Fame inductees, Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer. The B Stand, situated between the Player and Media Centre and the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel extension, will now be known as the Sir Clive Lloyd and Farokh Engineer Stand."

The unveiling ceremony occurred this morning, coinciding with the first day of the Fourth Test match between England and India, where Clive and Farokh were joined by club representatives to reveal the plaques.

Lloyd, who captained the West Indies to two World Cup victories, played 219 first-class matches for Lancashire from 1968 to 1986, amassing 12,764 runs and taking 55 wickets.

In List A cricket, he scored 8,522 runs and claimed 60 wickets for the Red Rose, playing a crucial role in the club's one-day triumphs, including two One-Day League titles in 1969 and 1970, and four Gillette Cups between 1970 and 1975, highlighted by a remarkable 126 runs against Warwickshire in the 1972 final at Lord's.

Farokh Engineer, who served as Lancashire's wicketkeeper, participated in 175 matches for the county from 1968 to 1976, scoring 5,942 runs, with 429 catches and 35 stumpings to his name.

His dynamic batting and exceptional skills behind the stumps contributed to a golden era for Lancashire, who dominated one-day cricket in the 1970s.

When Lloyd and Engineer debuted for Lancashire, the club had not secured a major title since 1950. However, within eight years, they had led the team to four Gillette Cup victories and two John Player League titles, elevating the club's status significantly.

Both players currently serve as Vice-Presidents at Emirates Old Trafford and were among the inaugural inductees into the club's Hall of Fame during a special ceremony in 2020.

Andy Anson, Chair of Lancashire Cricket, remarked, "We take immense pride in our club's history and heritage, and it is a joy to officially name a stand in honor of two of our greatest overseas players, Sir Clive and Farokh."

"We are always seeking ways to honor our past, and it is only fitting that both Sir Clive and Farokh have a stand at Emirates Old Trafford bearing their names. They were my cricketing heroes during my youth, and I have cherished memories of their contributions to a successful Lancashire team, especially in the 1970s."

"I hope this unveiling, taking place before a significant Test match against India, serves as a memorable recognition for both individuals, reflecting their dedication and service to the Red Rose," he concluded.