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The Indo-England Test series was renamed Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, but the winning captain will get the Pataudi medal. Tendulkar and Jai Shah had demanded to retain the name Pataudi.
Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy winner will get Pataudi medal
Highlights
- England and Wales Cricket Board’s big decision among veterans objections
- Pataudi medal will be given to the winner of Test series between India and England
- Pataudi Trophy was renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
New Delhi: The winning captain of the five -Test match between India and England starting on June 20 will be awarded the Pataudi medal. The England and Wales Cricket Board had decided to change the five-match Test series between India and England from the Pataudi Trophy to Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy.
It was to be formally announced during the World Test Championship final at Lord’s last week, but it was postponed in view of the horrific accident of Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad. Along with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, some other people of the cricket world also criticized the name of this trophy.
The name of this royal family will remain in the cricket rivalry of these two countries. The Pataudi family has a deep connection with the cricket of both countries. It is learned that Tendulkar himself contacted ECB and said that Pataudi name should remain a part of India-England cricket. ICC chairman Jai Shah also played a role in this.
Tendulkar expressed objection
A BCCI source said, “When the ECB decided to change the name of the trophy, Tendulkar approached him and said that Pataudi name should remain a part of India-England rivalry. Jai Shah was also involved in this discussion. The ECB has agreed to give the Pataudi medal to the winning captain, agreeing on the request.
Why was Tendulkar-Anderson named?
The program already decided could not be organized, so the formal announcement to change the name of the trophy will be made on June 19, one day before the initial match of the series in Leeds. Tendulkar is the highest run -scorer in Test cricket, while Anderson is the highest wicket -taking fast bowler in Tests.
Pataudi family’s deep connection with India-England cricket
The Pataudi family has a deep connection with India-England cricket. Both Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansoor captained India and both have played county cricket in England for a long time.
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Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more
