Cricket West Indies (CWI) today extended congratulations to Sir Clive Lloyd following the dedication of a stand in his name at Old Trafford Cricket Ground by Lancashire County Cricket Club.
CWI shared via media release that the unveiling took place on Wednesday, July 23, just prior to the commencement of the fourth Test match between England and India. The event also honored former Lancashire and India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer, who played alongside Sir Clive during the 1970s, recognizing their outstanding contributions to both club and international cricket.
It is also reported that the stand adjacent to the club’s media centre, previously known as the B Stand, will now display Lloyd’s name on its upper level, with Engineer’s name on the lower section.
“Sir Clive Lloyd embodies the highest qualities of West Indies cricket – excellence, leadership, and a steadfast dedication to maintaining top standards,” stated CWI CEO Chris Dehring.
“His accomplishments at both county and international levels have motivated countless Caribbean cricketers and continue to serve as a guiding light for aspiring players across our region.”
Sir Clive’s distinguished career included guiding the West Indies to back-to-back World Cup wins in 1975 and 1979, during an international tenure that saw him participate in 110 Test matches and 87 One Day Internationals.
His 20-year affiliation with Lancashire, starting in 1968, positioned him as a key figure during the club’s prosperous period.
Throughout his time with Lancashire, Sir Clive scored 30 first-class centuries and accumulated 12,764 runs over 219 matches spanning 18 seasons. His efforts contributed to securing multiple titles, including three consecutive Gillette Cup victories from 1970 to 1972.
This latest recognition follows approximately a month after Cricket West Indies celebrated and honored the heroes of the historic 1975 Cricket World Cup victory during an event in Barbados, commemorating the 50th anniversary of that triumph.
“Cricket West Indies joins the global cricket community in congratulating Sir Clive Lloyd on this latest and well-deserved recognition and expresses deep appreciation to the Lancashire County Cricket Club for honouring one of the game’s true legends,” concluded the statement.
Congrats to Lloyd.
I can remember listening to sports on my transistor radio, and hearing of Lloyd’s contribution with the bat to Lancashire, Greenidge Hampshire, Richards Somerset, etc, etc.
Those were the days when the West Indies had both batters and bowlers. They ruled the cricket world.
Now it’s close to 40 years and we are still struggling close to the bottom.
Congrats Mr Lloyd.
MEME
Have you seen the youthful management teams at England, Bangladesh, India? Isn’t it time for older folks to let the youth lead?