Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Gavaskar Questions Tendulkar, Anderson Absence at Series Ceremony
Sunil Gavaskar was puzzled that Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, the namesakes of the series, weren't at the trophy presentation.
He thought it was odd since the series ended in a draw.
Gavaskar wondered if they were not invited or if there was a similar situation to Australia.
He also criticized the event organizers for not including the Pataudi family during the ceremony.
Sunil Gavaskar questioned Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson's absence from the trophy presentation.
The series was named the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, honoring the cricketers.
Gavaskar believed the cricketers should have presented the trophy, especially since the series ended in a draw.
He speculated if they weren't invited or if it was similar to Australia's Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Gavaskar also criticized the organizers for not inviting the Pataudi family.
- Who
- Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson, ECB, and the Pataudi family.
- What
- Sunil Gavaskar criticized the absence of Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson from the trophy presentation.
- When
- After the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series.
- Where
- At the trophy presentation ceremony in England.
- Why
- Gavaskar questioned their absence because the series was named after them and ended in a draw.
Sunil Gavaskar's View
ECB/Organizers
Absence of Tendulkar and Anderson
Sunil Gavaskar's View
Gavaskar questioned the ECB's decision to not invite Tendulkar and Anderson, considering their contribution and the series name.
ECB/Organizers
N/A
Pataudi Medal Presentation
Sunil Gavaskar's View
He criticized awarding the Pataudi medal to the winning captain instead of the Man of the Series, questioning its significance.
ECB/Organizers
N/A
Pataudi Family's Involvement
Sunil Gavaskar's View
Gavaskar criticized organizers for not involving the Pataudi family.
ECB/Organizers
N/A
- Trophy Name
- Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
- Named After
- James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar
- Gavaskar's Role
- Former Indian Cricketer and Commentator
- Series Result
- Draw
- Pataudi Medal
- Awarded to winning captain
Sources
Sunil Gavaskar questions Sachin Tendulkar, James Anderson absence during Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy presentation
'Were they not invited?': Sunil Gavaskar slams ECB, questions Tendulkar, Anderson absence from Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy presentation
'Simply Not Invited?' Sunil Gavaskar Slams ECB; Breaks Silence on Sachin Tendulkar-James Anderson's Controversial Absence From Trophy Presentation