Archive · 10 Jun 2025
India-England Test Series Renamed to Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
The India-England Test series has been renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
This change, announced by the ECB and BCCI, honors cricket legends James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar.
James Anderson, with 149 wickets against India, is incredibly proud of this honor.
The previous name, the Pataudi Trophy, honored former Indian captain MAK Pataudi.
Anderson holds the record for most wickets by a fast bowler, while Tendulkar holds the record for most runs in Test cricket.
The two played against each other 14 times between 2006 and 2012, and Anderson dismissed Tendulkar nine times.
The India-England Test series is now the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
The ECB and BCCI decided to bring uniformity to the trophy name.
James Anderson expressed his pride regarding the renaming.
The series was previously named the MAK Pataudi Trophy.
Tendulkar and Anderson have remarkable records in Test cricket.
- Who
- ECB, BCCI, James Anderson, Sachin Tendulkar
- What
- The renaming of the India-England Test series from the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
- When
- Before the India-England Test series starting June 20.
- Where
- England
- Why
- To bring uniformity to the trophy name and honor James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar.
- Teams Involved
- India vs. England
- Type of Series
- Test Series
- New Series Name
- Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
- Former Series Name
- MAK Pataudi Trophy
- Reason for Name Change
- To honor James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar
- Anderson's Record
- James Anderson: 149 wickets against India
- Tendulkar's Record
- Sachin Tendulkar: Most runs in cricket history
Sources
'You’ve Lost All Respect': Former First Class Cricketer Slams Sachin Tendulkar Over Name Change Of Pataudi Trophy To Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar Honoured with New ICC Test Trophy
'Surprising That Sachin Is Not Outraged'