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India.com
4 days ago
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- India.com
WATCH: Amid India-PAK tensions after Operation Sindoor, star Pakistan cricketer rings the bell on Day 3 of Manchester Test
Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram ringing the bell. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Team India is facing England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Currently, the play on Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England is underway at Old Trafford in Manchester. During the current match, a special moment took place as Pakistani cricket great Wasim Akram visited the stadium. He began the game by ringing the bell, a custom seen at many grounds in England. How did fans feel about Wasim Akram's presence? Wasim Akram's presence at an India match would not have been unusual a couple of months ago, but it is the first time that a Pakistan legend is turning up for an India game since Operation Sindoor. The two countries were in a state of increased tensions in May 2025, when they two neighboring countries were in a war-like situation. India cut off all diplomatic connections with Pakistan for the terror attack in Pahalgam. Where is the video? Pakistan and Lancashire legend @wasimakramlive rings the bell to get play underway on day three at EOT! 🐐🌹❤️#ENGvIND — Emirates Old Trafford (@EmiratesOT) July 25, 2025 What happened in the sports world after Operation Sindoor? Ever since the Operation Sindoor, the sports heroes have also refrained from meeting players of other countries and have instead been vocal about expressing solidarity towards their country, which also resulted in the cancellation of the recent Indo-Pak match at WCL 2025. Akram's appearance has therefore left the web buzzing. It is also not known if Akram attended the Stadium for the bell ceremony alone or if he will be commentating for Day 3 of the fourth Test as well. Why do star players ring a bell? It is a time-honoured tradition where a prominent personality rings a bell present in the ground, five minutes prior to the start of play, to alert the audience and players that the match is going to start in five minutes. Hence, the name derived from there and it is known as the Five-Minute Bell. Talking about the ongoing match, Farokh Engineer and Clive Lloyd rang the bell on Day 1, as Lancashire County also paid homage to the two legends by naming a stand after them.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
IND vs ENG 4th Test: Wasim Akram rings the five-minute bell ahead of Day 3 at Old Trafford
Wasim Akram (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Pakistan legend Wasim Akram rang the five-minute bell ahead of Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! On Day 2, former England cricketer Neil Fairbrother had the honour of ringing the bell before the start of play. A Cricket Hall of Famer, Fairbrother represented England in 10 Tests and 75 ODIs. The opening day saw West Indies great and two-time World Cup-winning captain Clive Lloyd , along with former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer , ring the bell. The gesture came after a stand was named in honour of two of Lancashire's most iconic overseas players. England currently lead the five-match series 2-1. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Telegraph
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Australia v West Indies, 3rd Test: Mitchell Starc brings up 100 Tests in day-night clash
Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram hailed Australia's Mitchell Starc as a 'modern-day great' for reaching 100 Test appearances. Starc, who has often drawn comparisons with fellow left-arm quick Akram, will reach the milestone when the third Test against the West Indies begins in Jamaica. The 35-year-old becomes the 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath. Meanwhile, Australia has considered leaving spinner Nathan Lyon out of the XI for the day-night Test, with a final decision on the XI to come closer to the toss. Originally published as Australia v West Indies, 3rd Test: Mitchell Starc brings up 100 Tests in day-night clash
The Australian
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
Australia v West Indies, 3rd Test: Mitchell Starc brings up 100 Tests in day-night clash
Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram hailed Australia's Mitchell Starc as a 'modern-day great' for reaching 100 Test appearances. Starc, who has often drawn comparisons with fellow left-arm quick Akram, will reach the milestone when the third Test against the West Indies begins in Jamaica. The 35-year-old becomes the 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath. Meanwhile, Australia has considered leaving spinner Nathan Lyon out of the XI for the day-night Test, with a final decision on the XI to come closer to the toss.
News.com.au
12-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Australia v West Indies, 3rd Test: Mitchell Starc brings up 100 Tests in day-night clash
Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram hailed Australia's Mitchell Starc as a 'modern-day great' for reaching 100 Test appearances. Starc, who has often drawn comparisons with fellow left-arm quick Akram, will reach the milestone when the third Test against the West Indies begins in Jamaica. 'It is a big deal in this day and age to reach 100 Tests, congratulations to Starc,' Akram told AFP. 'That shows the quality and resolve of the man.' The 35-year-old becomes the 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and only the second Australian fast bowler after Glenn McGrath. 'To play 100 Tests shows how consistent Starc has been and also shows where his priorities lie -- that is to play red-ball cricket,' Akram said. 'He has also played Twenty20 and league cricket but his career in Test cricket is way ahead and to me he is a modern-day great.' Starc stands on 395 Test wickets, so has the tantalising prospect of taking his landmark 400th wicket during his 100th Test. His strike rate is remarkably similar to Akram, who retired in 2002 after taking 414 wickets in 104 Tests. Both players, said Akram, had suffered injuries to 'every joint, every part of the body' during their careers. 'People often compare us but we have played in different eras,' Akram said. 'He's got the pace, he's got the swing and he's bowling very intelligently to the new batsman, especially with the new ball.'
