Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy Announced for India vs England Series, Pataudi Medal for Winning Captain. In a landmark change ahead of the Test series to be played between India and England, beginning June 20, 2025, in Leeds. The five-match series will be played as “Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy” in honour of two all-time greats: Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in Test history, and James Anderson, the format’s greatest fast bowler.
The name of the trophy replaces the existing Pataudi Trophy to denote a Test series played between India and England in England since 2007. The change initially sparked criticism from several quarters, with cricketing figures like Sunil Gavaskar and Sharmila Tagore voicing concerns about sidelining the legacy of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, one of India’s most charismatic captains.
In a gesture of respect, Sachin Tendulkar personally suggested to the BCCI that the Pataudi family’s contribution should still be acknowledged. Consequently, BCCI, ECB, and ICC decided to introduce the “Pataudi Medal,” which will be handed to the winning captain of the series. This ensures that the Pataudi name will forever be linked with this great rivalry.
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While the official launch of the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy was delayed during the WTC Final due to the horrific airplane crash in Ahmedabad, there is an expectation that an announcement will be forthcoming. Now, the series not only has World Test Championship 2025-2027 points at stake but will also be dedicated to the legends, on both sides, past and present.
