Bio/Wiki
| Real name/Full name | Farokh Maneksha Engineer |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 9”) |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai (Maharashtra) |
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| College/University | R. A. Podar College Of Commerce & Economics, Matunga, Mumbai (Maharashtra) |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
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| Religion | Zoroastrianism |
| Ethnicity | Parsee |
| Hobbies | Cycling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Maneksha Engineer (Doctor) | ||
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| Mother | Minnie Engineer (Homemaker) | ||
| Siblings |
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| Spouse | Julie Engineer | ||
| Children | Minnie Engineer, Tina Engineer, Scarlett Engineer, Roxanne Engineer |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Domestic/State Team |
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| Batting Style | Right-hand bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm legbreak | ||||
| Records (main ones) |
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Favourites
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| Sportsperson | Muhammad Ali |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Farokh Engineer aspired to become a pilot but chose cricket to honor his mother's wish. | |
| He had a memorable interaction with Denis Compton during a cricket match. | |
| Farokh regularly played for Dadar Parsi Colony Sporting Club team. | |
| He faced tough competition from Budhi Kunderan in domestic cricket. | |
| Farokh Engineer was recognized for his exceptional wicket-keeping skills and valuable batting performances. | |
| He was the first Indian cricketer to have an endorsement deal with Brylcreem. | |
| Following his international cricket career, he enjoyed success in County cricket while representing Lancashire. | |
| The surname 'Engineer' originated from his grandfather's connection to the engineering industry. | |
| Engineer later worked for Mercedes-Benz and became a brand ambassador for multiple companies after retiring from cricket. |
