LONDON – Pakistan’s former women’s cricket captain Sana Mir received the prestigious honour of ringing the ceremonial bell at Lord’s on Thursday, marking the start of day two of the World Test Championship final — a symbolic moment coming just days after her induction into the ICC Hall of Fame.
Sana Mir, now the first woman from Pakistan to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, rang the iconic Lord’s bell ahead of play between Australia and South Africa, in a tradition that signals the official start of each Test match day at the historic venue.
Introduced in 2007, the bell-ringing tradition at Lord’s is reserved for distinguished former cricketers and dignitaries. Mir’s selection for this honor reflects her status as a trailblazer in women’s cricket and a global ambassador of the sport. Her appearance was warmly received by players, match officials, and spectators alike.
The ceremony was especially meaningful as it followed her recent induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. Sana played 226 international matches for Pakistan, captaining in over 100, and made lasting contributions as an off-spinner and a leader during her nearly 15-year career.
Globally, she is only the 14th woman to be enshrined in the ICC Hall of Fame and joins a distinguished group of just eight Pakistani inductees, including legends like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, and Javed Miandad.
The event at Lord’s marked a proud moment for Pakistan cricket and women’s sports, reinforcing Mir’s legacy as a pioneering figure who elevated the profile of women’s cricket both nationally and internationally.
