Former Indian engineer Farakh and legendary West Indies Captain Clive Lloyd was awarded the Lancashire County Club cricket club with stalls named after them in Old Trafford, Manchester. The revelation took place on the day of the start of the fourth test between England and India. The engineer, who represented Lancashire between 1968 and 1976, performed in 175 matches, collected 5 942 runs, 429 catches and 35 stumps. His arrival meant a turning point in club wealth and helped them end the 15 -year -old silver drought by winning the Gillette Cup four times between 1970 and 1975.
Despite his deep-rooted ties to Indian cricket-including unforgettable performances at the Mumbai’s brabourne-engineer, surprisingly, he has no name after him in his home country. Now 87, he continues to live in Manchester, a city that has called home since his retirement. Lloyd, a double captain with the World Cup victory, joined Lancashire at the beginning of the 70th year as an overseas player. Its connection with the club took two decades during which he played a key role in the transformation of cricket culture and Lancashire identity. Its impact, in the field and beyond, remains one of the most influential in the history of the region.
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It stands in honor of their honor, Lancashire CCC recognized the indelible contributions of the engineer and Lloyd to the inheritance of the club and the English domestic cricket in general. The gesture ensures that their turbulent career will continue to inspire future generations in Old Trafford.
India starts strong in Manchester
Indian Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kl Rahul, asked for the bat first under the grim sky, weeting a timely challenge with peace and discipline. The new ball turned and went, and the English pitching found the edge more than once, but the breakthrough remained elusive. Jaiswal and Rahul, peace in defense and selective with their strokes, gradually found his rhythm as the conditions relaxed.
A couple in the 18th place brought fifty running partnerships-the third such introductory stands for India in Old Trafford tests. Lunch took India to a solid 78 for 0, while Jaiswal was at 36 and Rahul for 40, and ensured that visitors appeared unharmed from the first session.
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
23 July 2025
