Farokh Engineer

Cricketer

Indian Bombay (now Mumbai), Bombay Presidency (now Maharashtra), British India

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth25/02/1938
Age88 years
BirthplaceBombay (now Mumbai), Bombay Presidency (now Maharashtra), British India

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Bio/Wiki

Real name/Full nameFarokh Maneksha Engineer

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (5’ 9”)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDon Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai (Maharashtra)
College/UniversityR. A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics, Matunga, Mumbai (Maharashtra)

Personal Life

Zodiac signAquarius
ReligionZoroastrianism
EthnicityParsee
HobbiesCycling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherManeksha Engineer (Doctor)
MotherMinnie Engineer (Homemaker)
Siblings
BrotherDarius Engineer
SpouseJulie Engineer
ChildrenMinnie Engineer, Tina Engineer, Scarlett Engineer, Roxanne Engineer

Career

International Debut
ODI13/07/1974 against England at Yorkshire Cricket Ground, Leeds
Test01/12/1961 against England at Green Park International Stadium, Kanpur
Domestic/State Team
  • Mumbai
  • Lancashire
Batting StyleRight-hand bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm legbreak
Records (main ones)
  • First Indian cricketer to endorse Brylcreem
  • Fastest Test century by an Indian (off 46 balls) against West Indies in 1967
Test Matches56
Test RunsOver 3000
DismissalsOver 100

Favourites

Cricketer(s)
  • Denis Compton
  • Gary Sobers
  • Jack Bond
SportspersonMuhammad Ali

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Farokh Engineer aspired to become a pilot but chose cricket to honor his mother's wish.
2. He had a memorable interaction with Denis Compton during a cricket match.
3. Farokh regularly played for Dadar Parsi Colony Sporting Club team.
4. He faced tough competition from Budhi Kunderan in domestic cricket.
5. Farokh Engineer was recognized for his exceptional wicket-keeping skills and valuable batting performances.
6. He was the first Indian cricketer to have an endorsement deal with Brylcreem.
7. Following his international cricket career, he enjoyed success in County cricket while representing Lancashire.
8. The surname 'Engineer' originated from his grandfather's connection to the engineering industry.
9. Engineer later worked for Mercedes-Benz and became a brand ambassador for multiple companies after retiring from cricket.
10. He obtained a Private Pilot's Licence (PPL) through the Bombay Flying Club.
11. He was the first Indian cricketer offered professional contracts by four English counties: Worcestershire, Hampshire, Somerset, and Lancashire.
12. He played 175 matches for Lancashire from 1968 to 1976, scoring 5942 runs with 429 catches and 35 stumpings.
13. His benefit year in 1976 raised 26,500 pounds, a record for Lancashire at the time.
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