₹50 a day to play Test cricket. Then Brylcreem came calling. 🏏💰 Farokh Engineer recalls the endorsement deal that transformed his earnings—and revealed the commercial appeal of a cricketing star beyond the boundary. Speaking with Lakshmi Kaul on Common Ground, he offers a remarkable glimpse into cricket’s journey from modest match fees to the world of advertising, sponsorships and celebrity. Has commercialisation made cricket better—or changed what matters most? 👇 #FarokhEngineer #Brylcreem #CricketHistory #IndianCricket #CommonGround #GlobalOrder #Shorts

A wicketkeeper’s runs were once considered a bonus. Farokh Engineer asked: why? 🏏🔥 In this clip from Common Ground with Lakshmi Kaul, the cricket legend recalls challenging that mindset—opening the batting and proving he could deliver with both bat and gloves. Sharp reflexes. Clear ambition. A determination to give his team more. Who is your all-time favourite wicketkeeper-batsman? Tell us below! 👇 #FarokhEngineer #IndianCricket #Wicketkeeper #CricketLegends #CommonGround #GlobalOrder #shorts #batsmanincricket

“Such a huge honour.” 🏏 Farokh Engineer reflects on seeing his name honoured at the iconic Old Trafford cricket ground, alongside fellow legend Sir Clive Lloyd. Speaking with Lakshmi Kaul on Common Ground, he shares what this recognition means to him—a lasting tribute to a cricketing legacy that connects India and England. Watch a legend reflect on becoming part of the ground’s history. #FarokhEngineer #OldTrafford #IndianCricket #CricketLegends #CommonGround #globalorder #Shorts #EnglishCountyCricket #countycricket #manchester #LanchashireLegends #SirCliveLloyd #clivelloyd

What drives a cricketer when money isn’t the reward? 🏏 For Farokh Engineer, it was the honour of representing India—and pure love for the game. In this heartfelt moment with Lakshmi Kaul on Common Ground, the cricket legend remembers an era when wearing India’s colours was the ultimate prize. What can today’s young cricketers learn from his generation? Tell us below. 👇 #FarokhEngineer #IndianCricket #CricketLegends #CommonGround #LakshmiKaul #shorts #cricketlovers #countycricket

Some cricketers are remembered for their records. A rare few transform the game—and inspired generations until long after they left the field. In this special episode of Common Ground, Lakshmi Kaul is joined by Farokh Engineer, the fearless former India wicketkeeper-batsman and much-loved Lancashire icon. From facing the world’s most formidable fast bowlers to becoming one of the earliest Indian cricketers to build an extraordinary career in England, Farokh Engineer’s journey is a story of courage, charisma and uncompromising individuality. His contribution to Lancashire was recently immortalised when a stand at Emirates Old Trafford was jointly named in honour of Farokh Engineer and Sir Clive Lloyd. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore: 🏏 The fearless style that made Farokh Engineer an original game-changer 🏏 His pioneering journey from India to Lancashire 🏏 The evolution of wicketkeeping and modern cricket 🏏 Belonging to—and being celebrated by—two cricketing nations 🏏 Cricket as a bridge between India and the United Kingdom 🏏 India’s growing influence within the global sports industry 🏏 Opportunities across the UK–India sporting corridor 🏏 His advice to young cricketers around the world 🏏 The legacy he hopes will endure beyond records and trophies This is more than a conversation about cricket. It is a tribute to a trailblazer whose life demonstrates what talent, courage and character can achieve. ▶️ Watch the full conversation now only on Common Ground, Global Order. #FarokhEngineer #LakshmiKaul #CommonGround #IndianCricket #LancashireCricket #CricketLegend #UKIndia #SportsIndustry #CricketInterview #YoungCricketers

In this episode, M. J. Akbar, a renowned scholar of West Asia and former External Affairs Minister (State) of India, shares insights on the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the strategic implications of the Houthi conflict, and the shifting regional power dynamics. Discover how regional alliances, energy routes, and historical grievances shape the future of this volatile region. He spoke to Hindol Sengupta. Chapters - Introduction to the West Asia Crisis - Military Resilience and Houthis' Capabilities - Iran's Control of Sea Routes and Energy Passage - US Non-Intervention and the Mecca Pact - Pakistan's Credibility and the Future of Regional Pacts - Latent Tribal Divisions and the Roots of Yemen Conflict - Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and the New Regional Ambitions - Houthis' Autonomy and Control of Yemen's Coast - Iran's Strategic Control and Military Capabilities - Regional Security and the Role of External Powers - The New Geopolitical Map of West Asia - Media Narratives and the Reality of the Yemen Conflict - The New Realities in West Asia and Security Paradigms - The Role of Belief and Motivation in Warfare - India's Defense Philosophy and Regional Security - Changing Geopolitical Realities in West Asia - Historical Cycles of Conflict and Reinvention - The Cost of War and the Path to Reconciliation - The Gaza Crisis and the Future of the Two-State Solution - Hope for a Better Future Amidst Crisis #westasiaconflict #houthi #houthis #houthiattack #iran #saudiarabia #energyroutes #brics #middleeast #middleeastcrisis #geopolitics

Walter Andersen is emeritus professor of international studies at Johns Hopkins University. He did some of the earliest research by scholar outside India on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological fountainhead of Hindu nationalism and of the ruling party in India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His book, with the independent researcher Shridhar Damle, The Brotherhood in Saffron (1987) was pioneering work. In this conversation, he speaks to Hindol Sengupta, professor of international relations at O. P. Jindal Global University, who, also, wrote a definitive volume on Hindu politics, Soul and Sword: The History of Political Hinduism (2023). Sengupta talks to Andersen about the global imprint of the RSS, and what it means for the movement that is celebrating its 100th year. As it marks a century, the RSS is embracing its global footprint in a manner that it has never done before. There have been RSS members and affiliates that have setup voluntary organisations in different parts of the world but they have mostly done so in the past with little apparent connection with the mothership. This is the way the RSS operates in India too. But both at home, and especially abroad, this has given a chance to its detractors to claim that its work and the work of its ideological progeny are purposefully hidden from plain sight. Therefore, the RSS is now keen to speak for itself, rather than allow interlocutors or analysts decide what its agenda is all about. This has meant well-publicised tours of the two top leaders of the RSS to the US, UK and other parts of the West giving interviews and lectures directly talking about its agenda and motivation. Belying criticism from various quarters, including the New York mayor, these outreach events have worked to present what the RSS sees as its authentic viewpoint and embrace the various organisations around the world which draw inspiration from it. But what does all this mean for the RSS and its future? #rss #modi #us #trump #nri #nris #nristories #hindunationalism #mohanbhagwat

What does it really take for an SME to cross borders and succeed? On this episode of Common Ground, Lakshmi Kaul speaks with Vijay Goel, Senior Partner at Singhania & Co., London, about the businesses quietly driving the India–UK corridor — and the legal, regulatory and commercial realities they face along the way. From taking Indian businesses into Britain to helping UK companies navigate India, we explore where the opportunities are, what can go wrong, and why SMEs could be central to the next chapter of India–UK growth. ▶️ Watch the full conversation on Global Order. #CommonGround #GlobalOrder #IndiaUK #UKIndia #SMEs #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth #InternationalTrade #entrepreneurshipsuccess #london #businessgrowth #businessideas #businesstips #smallbusiness