Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Engineer, Gavaskar Criticize ECB Trophy Change
The cricket trophy between India and England was renamed for Anderson and Tendulkar, which upset some people.
A former player, Farokh Engineer, felt the ECB didn't handle the change well, adding a Pataudi medal later.
He respects the new names but thinks the Pataudi family should still be honored.
Sunil Gavaskar questioned the medal if the series ends in a draw.
Farokh Engineer expressed disappointment over the ECB's handling of the trophy renaming.
The Pataudi Trophy was renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy before the series.
Engineer acknowledged Tendulkar and Anderson's achievements.
The ECB introduced the Pataudi Medal after the renaming, seemingly as an afterthought.
Sunil Gavaskar questioned the medal's purpose if the series is drawn.
- Who
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), Farokh Engineer, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson, and Sunil Gavaskar.
- What
- The renaming of the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and the introduction of the Pataudi Medal.
- When
- Before the 2025 India-England Test series.
- Where
- England.
- Why
- The renaming sparked criticism, and the introduction of a medal to honor Pataudi was seen as a way to appease supporters.
Those Upset With the Change
Those in Support of Change
Trophy Name
Those Upset With the Change
Disappointment at the removal of the Pataudi name from the trophy.
Those in Support of Change
Recognition of the achievements of Tendulkar and Anderson.
Medal
Those Upset With the Change
Questions regarding if the series ends in a draw.
Those in Support of Change
Appreciation of the Pataudi Family
- Original Trophy Name
- Pataudi Trophy
- New Trophy Name
- Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
- Pataudi Medal
- Awarded to winning captain
- Criticism
- ECB's handling of the renaming
