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Farokh Engineer
Thu, February 25 2016
Farokh Engineer: 18 facts about the stylish Indian cricketer born in the wrong era
An attacking batsman blessed with a flamboyant personality, Engineer was extremely agile behind the stumps. The fact that he successfully kept wickets to the bowling of India’s famous spin quartet is testament to his wicketkeeping abilities.
Wed, December 30 2015
Wicketkeeping has helped MS Dhoni in captaincy: Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani was recently nominated for the CK Nayudu Lifetime Ahcievement Award by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Sun, December 27 2015
Farokh Engineer disappointed over being snubbed by BCCI for lifetime achievement award
Engineer expressed that he should have been picked over nominee Syed Kirmani on the basis of seniority.
Tue, October 27 2015
Farokh Engineer: Chris Cairns is a sad case; match fixers should face life ban
Farokh Engineer calls for life ban on players who fix matches and spot-fixing.
Mon, October 26 2015
MS Dhoni has served India well; should be allowed to quit on his terms: Farokh Engineer
Farokh Engineer said MS Dhoni reminded him of his playing days.
Thu, July 30 2015
12 Parsis who played Test cricket for India
The first team from India that travelled to England to play cricket was comprised entirely of Parsis. In many ways, they were the pioneers of Indian cricket.
Tue, April 14 2015
10 Greek Gods in Indian cricket between the 1960s and 1980s
Cricketers today enjoy rock star-like status. They earn megabucks, live a lavish lifestyle and rub shoulders with the rich and the famous. They flaunt a range of high-end cars accompanied by some of the most ravishingly beautiful women around.
Wed, April 27 2016
World Cup 1975: India win their first ODI thanks to Bishan Bedi’s 12-8-6-1
It was also the first 10-wicket victory in the history of ODIs.
Thu, January 01 2015
When towering John Snow shoved tiny Sunil Gavaskar at Lord’s
Gavaskar denied a the allegation of a deliberate barge by Snow (though the British media, especially Times, were sure it was the other way). Snow apologised anyway, was dropped for two Tests, and England lost their first home series against India.
Wed, October 29 2014
Farokh Engineer: Brylcreem boy turns sumo wrestler!
In his playing days, Farokh Engineer was one of most good looking cricketers in the world: tall, well-built, curly hairs and long sideburns, he was every inch an attractive young man.