June 19th 2025.
Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar expressed his gratitude towards the Pataudi family for their contribution to the game of cricket. He reached out to them as soon as he heard that the India-England Test series trophy was being renamed. Tendulkar wanted to ensure that the late Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's association with the marquee showdown remained intact.
The Pataudi trophy has now been replaced by the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, in honor of Tendulkar and former England pacer James Anderson. The decision to retire the Pataudi trophy was made jointly by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the BCCI. When Tendulkar found out that the trophy was being named after him and Anderson, his first instinct was to call the Pataudi family. He felt that it was important to acknowledge Tiger Pataudi's role in inspiring generations of cricketers.
Tendulkar, who still holds the record for the highest number of Test runs, believes that Pataudi's legacy should never be forgotten. He is pleased with the outcome of his discussions with former BCCI secretary and current ICC chairman Jay Shah, as well as officials from the ECB. Tendulkar had multiple discussions with them on the issue of retaining Pataudi's name in the series.
The Pataudi name will continue to be associated with the series, as a newly instituted Pataudi Medal for Excellence will be presented to the winning captain. Tendulkar mentioned that he shared a few ideas with Mr. Shah and ECB officials, to ensure that Pataudi's legacy lives on. He believes that this attention to detail and the decision to introduce a medal in Pataudi's honor is a positive outcome of their discussions.
Tendulkar and Anderson are both cricket legends, having played 200 and 188 Tests respectively for their countries. Tendulkar recalled his first trip to England in 1988, where he took his first flight from Mumbai to London. He felt happy and heartwarming to hear that the trophy was going to be named after him. He is grateful for the decision made by the BCCI and ECB, and is pleased that a medal will be introduced in Pataudi's honor. Tendulkar believes that this is a fitting tribute to the late legendary cricketer.
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