England vs India Test Series: A New Era with the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy
On June 20, the highly anticipated Test series between England and India will kick off, but this time, it comes with a significant change.The long-standing pataudi Trophy, established in 2007, will be replaced by the newly named Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. This rebranding pays tribute to two cricketing legends: Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, who have left an indelible mark on the sport.
The england and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided to honor Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in Test history, and Anderson, England’s leading wicket-taker, with this new trophy.The Pataudi Trophy was originally named to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s first Test match in England, celebrating the legacy of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, a revered figure in Indian cricket. Meanwhile, series held in India were named after Anthony de Mello, a former BCCI president. However, the abrupt change has sparked discontent among fans and cricket enthusiasts, prompting the BCCI to request that at least one trophy retain the Pataudi name. A BCCI official stated that while the naming rights belong to the ECB, they hope to preserve a piece of history in future series.
