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News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Mithali Raj On Ringing The Lord's Bell: 'Special Occasion For Me Because....'
Last Updated: Mithali Raj reminisced about her bittersweet memories at Lord's after ringing the bell for Day 4, recalling the 2017 World Cup final loss and her first visit in 1999. Former India captain Mithali Raj got nostalgic about her bittersweet memories at the Lord's Cricket Ground in England, after she rang the iconic bell to kick off play for Day 4 of the India men's Test against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Mithali said her team's 2017 ODI World Cup final defeat to England here was still fresh in her memory, but so was her first visit to the ground in 1999 where she dreamed of playing here. Sachin Tendulkar opened the play by ringing the bell on the opening day, former England captain Andrew Strauss's children — on the occasion of the annual Red For Ruth day by his foundation — did it on Day 2, and Cheteshwar Pujara followed on Day 3. The bell is located outside the Bowlers' Bar of the Lord's Pavilion and the tradition to ring it before each day's play began in 2007. 'I think it's a special occasion for me because this ground has a lot of history, and I do remember my first tour in 1999, my debut tour to England, and I came to Lord's as a tourist," Mithali was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. 'I took some pictures here, wondering will I would ever get an opportunity to play at Lord's, and I did. I probably would have played about 3 or 4 games at Lord's, and one of those remains still in my memory, the 2017 ODI World Cup Final." The legendary cricketer was also asked about India's chances for the ODI World Cup. She advised them to take it one game at a time and not to underestimate any opponent. 'I think for India to win the World Cup they have to take one game at a time, of course, Australia is a team that every team would like to beat, but South Africa has done well in the one-day series; they might not have won against India. England of course, is in a transition so how they approach the World Cup we don't know, Indian team should focus on one game at a time. Their first aim has to be to qualify for the knockouts, and from there on it is anybody's game, but to be there, you cannot take any team lightly because every team comes prepared to win the World Cup." view comments First Published: July 13, 2025, 20:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Cheteshwar Pujara to ring the bell at Lord's ahead of Day 3
NEW DELHI: In a landmark moment on Saturday, India's Test veteran 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 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. Inside the Dukes Ball Drama: Gill's Anger, Bumrah's Stand, Root's Take 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. Poll What aspect of Pujara's game do you admire the most? His patience His grit His consistency His technique 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. Joe Root press conference: On India's ball complaints, his stunning catch, Rishabh Pant and more 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.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Sachin Tendulkar honoured with portrait at Lord's
Sachin Tendulkar in action for India (Image by Morne) As India prepare to take on England in the third Test of the five-match series at Lord's, a legendary figure of the sport stole the spotlight ahead of play. Sachin Tendulkar , widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, was honoured in a special ceremony at the iconic venue. He is also set to ring the five-minute bell at Lord's. In a moment that quickly went viral on social media, Tendulkar was seen unveiling a portrait of himself at the MCC Museum and posing alongside it. The portrait, drawn by artist Stuart Pearson, captures the elegance and class of the Indian cricket icon. This is the second portrait of the legendary figure at Lord's. Dressed in a sharp brown suit, Tendulkar appeared delighted to inaugurate the piece at a venue steeped in cricketing heritage. The MCC Museum is located within Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London and is one of the oldest sporting museums in the world. Sachin Tendulkar's portrait in the Lord's museum (Screengrab via X) Adding further significance to the day, Tendulkar is also set to ring the five-minute bell at the Lord's Pavilion — a tradition that signals the imminent start of play. Despite his towering legacy in the game, this is the first time the Master Blaster will participate in the ritual. The bell, positioned outside the Bowlers' Bar, has been rung by numerous cricketing legends, officials, and dignitaries since the tradition began in 2007. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Poll What is your opinion on Sachin Tendulkar being honored with a portrait at Lord's? It's a well-deserved honor It's about time he received such recognition The occasion added another layer of significance to the Test, as England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat first at the Home of Cricket. England won the first Test by five wickets, while India leveled the series with a splendid 336-run win at Edgbaston. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
