Farokh Engineer
Farokh Engineer is a former Indian cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper-batsman and was part of India's first-ever One-Day International match in 1974. He holds the record for being the oldest player to debut for India in ODIs, achieving this milestone at the age of 36 years and 138 days.
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Farokh Engineer also expressed his gratitude, posting a salute to the courage and sacrifice of soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
'Forever indebted to our great heroes': Tributes pour in from cricketers and IPL franchises on Kargil Vijay Diwas | Cricket News
India· 2025-07-26
Farokh Engineer, Sir Clive’s teammate during the 1970s, is honoured in recognition of both players’ exceptional service to the club and international cricket.
Cricket West Indies congratulates Sir Clive Lloyd on historic honour at Old Trafford
Guyana· 2025-07-25
Farokh Engineer is celebrated as a great Indian wicketkeeper and former teammate of Sir Clive Lloyd.
Cricket West Indies congratulates Sir Clive Lloyd | Sports
Jamaica· 2025-07-25The article mentions the connection between Sachin Tendulkar's first international hundred and Farokh Engineer.
'A coach also needs time': Harbhajan Singh backs split-coaching system as Gautam Gambhir’s Test team falters | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-20
Farokh Engineer is referenced in relation to Sachin Tendulkar's cricketing achievements.
'You don’t need 22 robots': Nasser Hussain defends fired-up Mohammed Siraj, sees shades of 2005 Ashes in India vs England series | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-19
Farokh Engineer expressed concerns over Karun Nair's performance, stating that a beautiful 30 is not expected from a No. 3.
IND vs ENG: Karun Nair lambasted after his poor displays in England - 'Beautiful 30 is not expected from a No. 3' | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-18
Farokh Engineer is noted as the former wicket-keeper who was the oldest ODI debutant for India before Varun Chakravarthy.
'I will cherish it, value it' - says Varun Chakravarthy, India's oldest ODI debutant in 50 years | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-02-09
Farokh Engineer holds the record for the oldest debutant in ODIs at 36 years and 138 days.
India Vs England 2nd ODI: Varun Chakaravarthy becomes India's oldest ODI debutant in 50 years | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-02-09
