Farokh Engineer and Ravi Shastri honoured with Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards

25 January 2024Neeraj Mishra

At the BCCI annual awards ceremony, the prestigious Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to former India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer and all-rounder Ravi Shastri.

Honoring Indian cricket and acknowledging outstanding performances in both domestic and international arenas, the Naman Awards for the past four seasons (2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23) were conferred on January 23 in Hyderabad. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recognized outstanding performances in both men’s and women’s cricket for the 2019-20 season during the event.

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About Farokh Engineer

Farokh Engineer, born on February 25, 1938, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, is a former Indian cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper-batsman. His full name is Farokh Maneksha Engineer.

Total Test matches played: 46
Total ODI matches played: 05

Test debut – He made his Test debut for the Indian cricket team in a match against England in Kanpur from December 01 to 06, 1961.

Last test match – India vs West Indies at Wankhede, Mumbai – January 23 – 29, 1975

ODI debut – His debut in One Day Internationals (ODIs) occurred in a match against England at Leeds on July 13, 1974.

Last ODI match – India vs New Zealand at Manchester – June 14, 1975.

About Ravi Shastri

Ravi Shastri is a former Indian cricketer, renowned commentator, and cricket coach. Born on May 27, 1962, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, he played as an all-rounder during his cricketing career.

Ravi Shastri, a key member of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad, was also named Player of the Series during their victorious World Series campaign in 1985.

**Ravi Shastri honoured with Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards**

Total Test matches played: 80
Total ODI matches played: 150

Test debut – He made his Test debut for the Indian cricket team in a match against New Zealand at Wellington from February 21 to 25, 1981.

Last Test match – South Africa vs India at Gqeberha – December 26 – 29, 1992

ODI debut – He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for the Indian cricket team on November 25, 1981, in a match against England in Ahmedabad.

Last ODI match – South Africa vs India at Durban – December 17, 1992

The iconic Test series of 2021, particularly breaching Australia’s fortress at the Gabba, was described as the “icing on the cake” for Ravi Shastri, adding to the glory of his illustrious career.