IND vs Eng 3rd Test: Cheteshwar Pujra on Ringing Lords Bell – ‘Don’t Want to Mess Up’ | Cricket news
India’s batsman Cheteshwar Pujara demonstrated the prestigious tradition of ringing the bell and closed 3 on the day of the Lord’s Test, and admitted that he feels nervous due to attracting attention. Pujara led Sachin Tendulkar, who rang the bell on the day 1 of the third Test – for the first time Indian legend was honored.Pujara told the BBC Test Match Special, “I was ringing the bell this morning because everyone is watching you and you don’t want to mess up.”The tradition of ringing a five -minute bell located outside the bar of the bowlers at Lords began in 2007 and has been done by cricket legends for years, including Sunil Gavaskar, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid.The third test of the five-match Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy series is equally prepared. After England posted 387, thanks to the centenary of Joe Root, India’s hope now rests on KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, who is at the crease on day 3.
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Pujara underlined the importance of the morning session, saying, “This session will determine how the game will move forward. If England can take the wicket, they will be ahead in the game. If India does not lose wickets and goes to lunch with more runs on the board, they will be in charge.”After the wicketkeeper wounded his finger, he shared his views on Rishabh Pant’s approach, making Dhruv Jurael temporarily taken behind the stump.
“You are at the moment, you feel pain, but when you are out of the middle, you want to do something for your country. Even if there is any pain, you try to focus on batting and prepare yourself mentally that you will be a hit on your body. If you focus on the pain, you can not focus on it.”
