Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Honors Cricket Legends
The cricket series between India and England now has a new name: the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy!
This means they're naming the award after James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, two really famous cricket players.
James Anderson says he feels a little strange to have his name next to Sachin Tendulkar's, because he thinks Tendulkar is one of the best players ever.
Anderson is happy to be associated with such an iconic player.
The England team is currently winning in the series.
The change honors the two legends of the game.
The Test series between India and England has been renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
The trophy honors James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, both cricket legends.
Anderson feels honored but 'out of place' sharing the trophy with Tendulkar.
Tendulkar is considered one of the greatest cricketers, with Anderson also being an all-time great.
England currently leads the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1.
- Who
- The trophy is named after James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar.
- What
- The India vs England Test series was renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
- When
- The renaming occurred recently.
- Where
- The Test series takes place on English soil.
- Why
- To pay tribute to the two cricket legends.
James Anderson's Perspective
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Anderson's Reaction
James Anderson's Perspective
Anderson feels honored and somewhat out of place.
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- Trophy Name
- Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
- Honorees
- James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar
- Anderson's Tests
- 188
- Tendulkar's Tests
- 200
- Current Series Score
- England leads 2-1