IND vs ENG 4th Test: Wasim Akram rings the five-minute bell ahead of Day 3 at Old Trafford - WATCH

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 25, 2025, 16:44 IST

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Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram inaugurated Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford by ringing the five-minute bell. He followed in the footsteps of former England cricketer Neil Fairbrother, who performed the honor on Day 2.

IND vs ENG 4th Test: Wasim Akram rings the five-minute bell ahead of Day 3 at Old Trafford - WATCH

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.

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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.

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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.England won the opening Test by five wickets at Headingley in Leeds. India bounced back in style at Edgbaston in Birmingham, levelling the series 1-1 with a commanding 336-run victory in the second Test.England then regained the lead, going 2-1 up in the series after edging out India in a thrilling third Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

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