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ECB Officially Rebrands Pataudi Trophy After Anderson And Tendulkar's Legacy

Abhinav Tyagi

Tendulkar and Anderson - (Source : @ECB/X.com)Tendulkar and Anderson - (Source : @ECB/X.com)

In a significant development, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), on June 19, officially unveiled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in the presence of the two legends of the game. After weeks of speculation and debate, the apex cricket board of England has confirmed the rebranding of the trophy.

Notably, Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson were present to unveil the first look of the trophy and also posed with the title that will be presented to the winners of India-England series that starts on June 20. 

Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson - (Source : @ECB/X.Com)Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson - (Source : @ECB/X.Com)

ECB Clarifies Stance On Pataudi's Trophy

The board also clarified their stance on Pataudi's legacy and stated that the winning team will be presented with a 'Pataudi Medal'. There was a big row over the rebranding as fans alongside, cricket pundits were unhappy with discontinuation of the legacy that started in 2007. 

Recently, Sachin Tendulkar had to intervene, where he spoke with board boards and told them to continue with the series as Pataudi Trophy. However, the two boards came up with a plan to name the medal ceremony after the Nawabs.

ECB-BCCI Honour Sachin And Anderson

The new trophy features imagery of Anderson and Tendulkar in action, along with their engraved signatures. It is worth noting that both Sachin and the former England seamer are the two-players with most appearances in Test cricket. The Master Blaster has played 200 Tests, while James Anderson represented the Three Lions in 188 games. 

Both players spoke about the rebranding and felt humbled by the fitting tribute. 

 “It’s a proud moment for me and my family to have this iconic series named after Sachin and myself. The rivalry between our two nations has always been something special, full of history, intensity and unforgettable moments. To be recognised in this way is a real honour. I’m looking forward to seeing the next chapter unfold in England this summer. It promises to be compelling, competitive cricket - exactly what you’d expect from two great sides. This is elite sport at its finest,” remarked Anderson as quoted in ECB's press release.


 “For me, Test cricket embodies life – you give your best, and if things go wrong, it gives you another day to regroup, think, unlearn, and bounce back. It is the highest form of the game that teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability, against all odds. I owe my foundation to Test cricket, as it has seen me grow from disappointments to triumphs, from aspirations to fulfilment," Sachin added.

The first Test under the rebranded trophy will commence on June 20 when India lock horns against England at Headingley, Leeds.