England-India Series Renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

The England-India Test cricket series will now be played for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, replacing the traditional Pataudi Trophy. This change was jointly announced by the ECB and BCCI to honor Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, both recently retired legends of the sport. The new trophy will be unveiled by Tendulkar and Anderson at the World Test Championship final at Lord's on June 11. The five-Test series will begin on June 20 at Headingley, marking the start of a new World Test Championship cycle. The decision has faced criticism from some, including former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, over concerns about the Pataudi family's legacy. The rebranding follows a global trend of naming Test series trophies after cricketing icons.