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LANCASHIRE, England (CMC):

Lancashire County Cricket Club has recognised legendary West Indies captain Sir Clive Lloyd with a stand named in his honour at their historic Old Trafford ground.

The Sir Clive Lloyd Stand was unveiled on Wednesday during the fourth Test match between England and India.

Lloyd, who captained the West Indies to two World Cup victories in 1975 and 1979, is being celebrated alongside his former Lancashire teammate, India wicket-keeper Farokh Engineer, for their exceptional contributions to both Lancashire and the sport of cricket globally.

The Guyanese icon joined Lancashire in 1968 and enjoyed a distinguished 20-year association with the club, becoming a pivotal figure during a golden era.

He amassed 12,764 runs for the county in 219 matches, including 30 of his first-class centuries, and played a key role in winning several trophies.

In a statement, Sir Clive Lloyd expressed his gratitude.

"I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition. Old Trafford has always held a special place in my heart - it's where I spent some of the most memorable years of my career.

"To have a stand named after me at this historic ground is truly one of the special moments of my life," Sir Clive said.

"When I first arrived in Manchester as a young man from Guyana, I could never have imagined the incredible journey that lay ahead.

Lancashire gave me a home, a family, and the opportunity to play the game I love with passion and pride. This Club shaped me both as a cricketer and as a person.

"What makes this moment so emotional is knowing that young players - from here and around the world - will look up at that stand and maybe feel inspired, just as I once was walking into this ground for the first time," he added.