Legends immortalised: India-England Tests to be played for Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

The new trophy will be officially unveiled at Lord’s on June 11

Last updated: June 05, 2025 | 23:09

Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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England's James Anderson (right) celebrates after dismissing Sachin Tendulkar at Lord's on July 25, 2011.

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The historic Test rivalry between India and England has been renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, paying tribute to two of cricket’s most enduring icons — James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar.

The decision was jointly announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The new trophy will be officially unveiled at Lord’s on June 11, with both Tendulkar and Anderson present for the ceremony.

The timing marks a symbolic transition. India and England kick off the new WTC cycle with a five-Test series beginning June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. This will be the first series played under the unified Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy banner.

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Anderson, who retired in July 2024 after a record 188 Test matches, is the most successful fast bowler in the format’s history. Tendulkar, whose 200-Test career ended in 2013, remains the highest run-scorer in Tests. Together, they represent the pinnacle of skill and endurance in the longest form of the game.

Until now, the two sides played under different banners based on location — the Pataudi Trophy in England and the Anthony de Mello Trophy in India. The new name brings consistency and a shared legacy to one of cricket’s oldest rivalries.

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This move continues a growing trend in international cricket to honour past legends through series names. The Crowe-Thorpe Trophy was introduced in 2024 for England-New Zealand Tests, while the India-Australia series retains its longstanding Border-Gavaskar title.

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy now stands as a symbol of excellence and continuity in Test cricket’s evolving narrative.

Balaram MenonSenior Web Editor

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