Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Unveiled for England vs. India Test Series
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have created a new trophy called the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy to be used for future test matches between India and England.
It's named after legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson.
The Pataudi Trophy has been retired, however, a medal in the Pataudi's name will be given to winning captains to ensure the legacy is maintained.
Tendulkar spoke with the Pataudi family and cricket boards to ensure this legacy's preservation.
The new trophy will have Anderson and Tendulkar's pictures and autographs on it.
The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was unveiled to represent future Test series between England and India.
The trophy honors Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, the most-capped players in Test cricket history.
The Pataudi Trophy has been replaced by the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
A 'Pataudi Medal' will be awarded to the winning captain of each series to honor the Pataudi legacy.
Sachin Tendulkar contacted the Pataudi family to ensure their legacy was maintained.
- Who
- James Anderson, Sachin Tendulkar, the ECB, and the BCCI.
- What
- The unveiling of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
- When
- On the eve of the first Test match, June 20.
- Where
- England
- Why
- To honor James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, and represent future Test series between England and India.
Initial Reaction
Honoring Legacy
Trophy Name Change
Initial Reaction
Some expressed concern over replacing the Pataudi Trophy.
Honoring Legacy
The new trophy honors the most-capped players and preserves the Pataudi legacy.
- Trophy Name
- Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
- Honorees
- Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson
- Event
- Unveiling of new trophy
- Participants
- ECB, BCCI
- Legacy
- Pataudi Medal
Sources
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