NEW DELHI: In a landmark moment on Saturday, India’s Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara will ring the iconic five-minute bell at Lord’s ahead of Day 3 of the third Test between India and England. Pujara becomes one of the few active Indian international cricketers to be given the honour of ringing the bell at the historic venue.India women’s team all-rounder Deepti Sharma had previously rung the bell in 2021, becoming one of the first Indian women cricketers to do so.Located just outside the Bowlers’ Bar in the Lord’s Pavilion, the bell has been rung by cricketing legends, dignitaries, and sporting icons since the tradition began in 2007.
Pujara has featured in 103 Test matches for India, scoring 7,195 runs across 176 innings at an average of 43.60. His highest score is an unbeaten 206.
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Known for his grit and patience, Pujara has 19 centuries and 35 fifties to his name. The right-hander has also hit 863 fours and 16 sixes, and taken 66 catches in the format.Earlier this week, Lord’s witnessed another historic moment when Sachin Tendulkar—arguably the most iconic figure in cricket—rang the bell for the first time in his illustrious career, ahead of Day 1 of the same Test match.
The ceremony, which takes place shortly before the start of play, is a cherished tradition at the Home of Cricket, and Tendulkar’s participation added another layer of significance to the occasion.Despite his legendary status, this was the first time Tendulkar took part in the bell-ringing ritual.
