1 CD: 19 minutes 18 seconds

1 CD, Farokh Engineer interviewed by David Rayvern Allen. The CD consists of 5 tracks. Track 1: [0:00-0:45] Engineer talks about being able to concentrate while wicketkeeping, [0:45-1:14] Engineer talks about his bowling including getting Colin Cowdrey out in a first-class match, [1:14-2:51] Engineer talks about the role of wicketkeeper and whether it is a thankless task, and the relationship with his bowlers, [2:51-3:39] Engineer talks about the difference between playing in India and playing for Lancashire County Cricket Club and being complimented on his wicketkeeping by Brian Statham, [3:39-4:46] Engineer talks about John Arlott trying to get him to play county cricket and sign for Hampshire. Track 2: [0:00-0:39] Engineer talks about why he decided to sign for Lancashire and playing county cricket for 12 years, [0:39-2:15] Engineer talks about his flamboyance as a wicketkeeper and batsman and getting the fastest century in Test cricket, [2:15-3:05] Engineer talks about sometimes getting out as a batsman because he was bored and his opinion on batting, [3:15-4:30] Engineer talks about the difference between training methods in England and India, and Indian cricket grounds. Track 3: [0:00-2:54] Engineer talks about the Parsee cricket team and its history, and being of Parsi origin, [2:54-3:30] Engineer talks about the India vs. England Test Match that is being played during the interview. Track 4: [0:00-1:20] Engineer talks about playing against England and receiving a standing ovation at Old Trafford at the Lancashire vs. Yorkshire match the day after India had beaten England at The Oval (in 1971), [1:20-3:38] Engineer talks about living in England, embracing British customs and his relationship with John Major. Track 5: [0:00-1:55] Engineer talks about the state of cricket today, being selected for the Rest of the World XI in 1970, and the state of current wicketkeeping, and his thoughts on M S Dhoni, [1:55-2:20] Dhoni talks about his coaching work, [2:20-2:55] Engineer talks about being vice-president of Lancashire. A back-up copy of this CD is included.

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