Cricket has always been about more than just runs and wickets—it’s a tapestry of stories, nostalgia, and legacy. Day one of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, Manchester, was a perfect example of this blend of tradition and emotion. While the action on the field kept fans engaged, it was the […]

It was a day of rich emotions and proud legacies at Old Trafford as Lancashire County Cricket Club paid a fitting tribute to two of its cricketing stalwarts — Farokh Engineer and Clive Lloyd — by naming stands after them. The honour was unveiled on the opening day of the fourth Test between England and […]

As India trail 1–2 in their five-match Test series against England, scrutiny has intensified around Karun Nair’s role at No. 3. Former India wicket‑keeper Farokh Engineer minced no words ahead of the crucial Manchester Test, criticising Nair’s inability to convert starts into match-winning contributions. “He’s got beautiful 20s and 30s, beautiful cover drives and all that,” Engineer remarked, […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer said that the altercation between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley at the end of Day 3 of the Lord’s Test was more of a distraction for them. After both teams played their respective first innings to a push with 387 runs, England’s openers walked out to bat with seven minutes […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Farokh Engineer said left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav should be added to the playing XI for the fourth England Test at Manchester, starting July 23. Despite dominating quite a few sessions of the first three Tests, India are at 1-2 after their heartbreaking 22-run defeat at Lord’s as well. Meanwhile, Kuldeep has been […]

Former Indian wicket-keeper batter Farokh Engineer applauded Rishabh Pant’s match-winning ability with the bat and felt that Pant could play even as a specialist batter upon his return from injury. However, Pant suffered a ligament tear, alongside several other injuries, after having a horrific car accident in December 2022. The latest reports suggested that the […]

Former Indian wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer has heaped praises on Rishabh Pant for his recent heroics in Test cricket. Engineer has called Pant a unique phenomenon for playing some outstanding cricket in recent months. Pant was under pressure going into the Test series against Australia in December. However, he proved his critics wrong by playing back-to-back […]

Former Indian cricketer Farokh Engineer has put his weight behind Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who is going through a lean patch with his batting. Engineer believes Kohli is also a human and will bounce back in no time. He also mentioned that Kohli is able to get the job done with his 40s and 50s […]

When off-spinner R Ashwin was excluded from India’s playing XI for the first Test against England in Nottingham, a lot of people went on to criticize the team selection. Ashwin was one of the better bowlers for India in the World Test Championship final against New Zealand as he scalped three wickets in the match. […]

Former Indian wicket-keeper batsman, Farokh Engineer lauded Virat Kohli for his aggression and giving it back to opposition teams, highlighting the way India stitched a fiery comeback and script a remarkable win over England in the 2nd Test at Lord’s earlier this month.  Farokh Engineer, speaking to SportsTak, said he has always believed in giving it […]