Farokh Maneksha Engineer is a former Indian cricketer who played international cricket as a wicket-keeper batsman. He represented India in Test cricket during the 1960s and 1970s and is widely regarded as one of the leading Indian wicket-keepers of his era. He also had a long association with English county cricket, most notably with Lancashire.
Key facts
| Full name | Farokh Maneksha Engineer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Wicket-keeper batsman |
| International team | India |
| County cricket | Lancashire |
| Format | Test cricket and first-class cricket |
Background
Engineer comes from the Parsi community of Bombay (now Mumbai), which has a long-standing presence in Indian cricket. He developed his game in domestic cricket in India before going on to represent the national side.
Career
Engineer kept wicket for India in Test matches during a period in which Indian cricket was beginning to make a stronger mark in the international game, particularly through the contributions of its spin bowlers. As wicket-keeper, he stood up to renowned Indian spinners and was known for his attacking batting at the top of the order.
Alongside his international career, Engineer played for Lancashire in English county cricket, where he became a popular and long-serving figure. He was part of Lancashire sides that enjoyed considerable success in limited-overs competitions in the 1970s.
Significance
Engineer is remembered as one of the most prominent Indian wicket-keepers of the post-independence era and as one of the early Indian cricketers to enjoy a sustained and successful career in English county cricket. After retirement he has continued to be associated with the game as a commentator and ambassador.
Related topics
- India national cricket team
- Lancashire County Cricket Club
- Wicket-keeper
- Parsis in Indian cricket
- History of Indian cricket
References
- Wikidata entry: Q3521503