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The Wire
a day ago
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Renaming the Pataudi Trophy: Understanding Why the Decision Matters
Menu हिंदी తెలుగు اردو Home Politics Economy World Security Law Science Society Culture Editor's Pick Opinion Support independent journalism. Donate Now Top Stories Renaming the Pataudi Trophy: Understanding Why the Decision Matters The Wire Analysis 39 minutes ago 'Tiger' Pataudi was pivotal in instilling national pride and unity in Indian cricket. Understanding his impact is crucial to appreciating why so many believe the trophy should continue to bear his name. Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the Pataudi Trophy and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Photos: ICC/Facebook and Wikipedia. Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Contribute now The renaming of the Pataudi Trophy to the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy has sparked intense debate across the cricketing world. The renaming is not just a cosmetic change. It represents a deeper shift in how Indian cricket views its own history. At the heart of the controversy lies the legacy of Mansur Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi, a captain who transformed Indian cricket's spirit and identity. Understanding his impact is crucial to appreciating why so many believe the trophy should continue to bear his name. While Tendulkar and Anderson are deserving icons, erasing the Pataudi name ignores the roots and relationships that have defined India-England cricket for generations. What was the Pataudi Trophy? The Pataudi Trophy was introduced in 2007 to commemorate 75 years of India's first Test series in England. It was named after the Pataudi family, specifically Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi (the only man to play Tests for both England and India) and his son Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, an iconic Indian captain known as 'Tiger' Pataudi. The trophy symbolised the shared legacy and complex history between the two nations. Traditionally, when India toured England, the series winner received the Pataudi Trophy. In India, the equivalent series has been played for the Anthony de Mello Trophy, named after a BCCI founder. Have they really renamed it? Yes. Earlier this month, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) jointly announced that the series would now be called the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. This new name honours Sachin Tendulkar, the world's most-capped Test cricketer (200 matches), and James Anderson, England's most successful Test bowler (188 matches and 704 wickets). The new trophy will be unveiled at Lord's before the World Test Championship final, just ahead of the five-Test series between India and England which starts on June 20. What was the reason given for the change of name? The ECB and BCCI have cited the achievements of Tendulkar and Anderson as modern legends of the game, aiming to make the rivalry more relatable to younger fans and to reflect the trend of naming series after contemporary icons. Officials argued that honouring these two players would boost engagement and keep the rivalry relevant for a new generation. Reports suggest that the MCC may have intervened behind the scenes, quietly discouraging the renaming of a trophy that they themselves had instituted. What is Tiger Pataudi's relevance for India and Indian cricket? Tiger Pataudi was pivotal in instilling national pride and unity in Indian cricket. Bishan Singh Bedi called him 'the best thing to have happened to Indian cricket,' crediting him for breaking regional barriers and creating a sense of 'Indian-ness' in the dressing room. Sunil Gavaskar and Erapalli Prasanna echoed this, with Gavaskar calling him 'the most charismatic cricketer of his generation' and Prasanna recalling how Pataudi taught players to put country above self, uniting them as Indians first. Have there been any reactions from the Pataudi family or ex-cricketers? The decision triggered immediate and widespread criticism. Sharmila Tagore, wife of the late Tiger Pataudi, called the move insensitive and questioned the erasure of the Pataudi legacy. She revealed that the ECB wrote to her son, Saif Ali Khan, about the change, but the family was not consulted. Sunil Gavaskar, former India captain who played under Tiger, slammed the decision in his Sportstar column: 'It shows a total lack of sensitivity to the contribution made by the Pataudis to cricket in both England and India. Here's hoping that if an Indian player has been approached, he'll have the good sense to politely decline — not only out of respect for two former India captains but also to avoid the same fate of having a trophy named after him retired after he is gone.' Harsha Bhogle, well-known cricket commentator wrote on X: 'Having been an admirer of Anderson the player and, as is well known, of Tendulkar, both as a player and a person, I should have been happy with the series being played for a Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. But it misses the deep connect that Pataudi had with our countries. Both father and son played for Sussex, Sr played for both England and India, Jr set schoolboy batting records in England. There was a very nice ring to the Pataudi Trophy.' Why is the decision wrong? The Pataudi Trophy was more than a name; it was a bridge between two cricketing cultures and histories, symbolising both colonial ties and post-independence pride. Removing it severs that connection. Moreover, replacing a trophy that honoured deep, historical figures with one named after recent stars risks reducing cricket's legacy to a popularity contest or marketing exercise. The Pataudi family and key cricketing voices were not properly consulted, leading to feelings of disrespect and alienation. If such legacy trophies can be retired at will, it undermines the value of all commemorative honours in cricket. Today it's the Pataudi Trophy; tomorrow, it could be another historic award. 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NDTV
a day ago
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Sachin Tendulkar Meets Aamir Khan, Reaction Of Bollywood Super Star's Guests Is Special. Watch
Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali recently met Bollywood super star Aamir Khan. The video of their meeting has gone viral. Some social media users said that the meeting took place at Aamir's home, some other said that the two met after a special screening of 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. In one of the videos, a person can bee seen telling Aamir that Sachin has come. Aamir then goes on to welcome Sachin and Anjali. Seeing Sachin, Aamir's other guests get excited and start chanting his name. After the screening of #SitaareZameenPar, Sachin Tendulkar and Raj Thackeray met with Aamir Khan and all the cast members from the movie. Heartwarming. — Aditya (@AdityaNM1109) June 7, 2025 God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar arrived at #AamirKhan 's home last night The way the sitaares chanted for him was special. #SitaareZameenPar should be watched by everyone for these 10 special people — RAJ (@AamirsDevotee) June 7, 2025 Meanwhile, The England vs India Test series that starts from June 20 will now be played for the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, according to a report in India great Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in Test history with a tally of 15,921 in 200 Tests played between 1989 and 2013. James Anderson is England's all-time leading wicket-taker with 704 Test wickets in 188 matches. While Tendulkar retired in 2013, Anderson called time on his career in 2024. Earlier, from 2007, the Pataudi Trophy was the name of the India vs England bilateral contest played in England. The Pataudi Trophy was first awarded in 2007 to commemorate 75 years of first India vs England Test. India vs England Test series played in India is called the Anthony de Mello Trophy, named after a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
India, England to now play for the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, legends to unveil silverware on…
England and India will no longer be playing for the Pataudi Trophy. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and BCCI have decided to rename the trophy after James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. According to a report in ESPNCricinfo, the two legends will unveil the new piece of silverware during the World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa at the Lord's Cricket Ground on June 11. England and India will play each other in a five-Test series, beginning June 20 in Leeds, Headingley. The contest will mark the beginning of a new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Until now, the Test series played between England and India was called the Pataudi Trophy. It was named after former India captains Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi (his son). The equivalent in India was called the Anthony de Mello Trophy. The Anthony de Mello Trophy was named after one of BCCI's founding figures, who also served as the board's inaugural secretary and president from 1946-47 to 1950-51. James Anderson is England's leading wicket-taker in Tests. He is also the most successful pacer in the longest format with 704 wickets to his name. The right-arm speedster had announced his retirement last year. On the other hand, Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in Tests, with 15,921 runs to his name. The 52-year-old played 200 Tests in a 24-year-long career, spanning from 1989 to 2013. Recently, the Crowe-Thorpe trophy was also unveiled in November 2024. This silverware goes to the winner of the Test series between England and New Zealand. Earlier, Sunil Gavaskar minced no words as he expressed his displeasure with the authorities deciding to rename the Pataudi Trophy. Also Read: Gavaskar tells Indian cricketers to reject ECB's offer after Pataudi Trophy retired He had urged the Indian cricketers to decline ECB's request to have their names on the silverware if they are contacted. "It shows a total lack of sensitivity to the contribution made by the Pataudis to cricket in both England and India. There may well be a new trophy named after more recent players, and here's hoping that if an Indian player has been approached, he will have the good sense to politely decline — not only out of respect for two former India captains but also to avoid the same fate of having a trophy named after him retired after he is gone," Gavaskar wrote in a column for Sportstar. "I, along with loads of Indian cricket supporters, fervently hope that any other Indian cricketer will have the smarts to decline, lest history repeats itself as it has with the Pataudi Trophy," he added.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
India, England to compete for Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy
The five-match Test series between India and England will be played for the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, a BBC report on Tuesday claimed. The trophy will be unveiled in the lead up to the series, which begins on June 20 in Leeds. Tendulkar is highest run-scorer in Tests with 15,921. The 52-year-played 200 Tests for India between 1989 and 2013. Anderson is England's leading wicket-taker in Tests and the most successful pacer in the longest format with 704 wickets. He retired in 2024. Earlier, the two teams played for the Pataudi Trophy. The trophy for the same series played in India was named after the administrator, Anthony de Mello. It remains to be seen if the Anthony de Mello Trophy will be renamed too. England was the last holder of the Pataudi Trophy after drawing 2-2 when India last visited England. Related Topics India / England
NDTV
3 days ago
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- NDTV
Not Pataudi Trophy, England vs India Series Will Now Be Played For Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy: Report
The England vs India Test series that starts from June 20 will now be played for the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, according to a report in India great Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in Test history with a tally of 15,921 in 200 Tests played between 1989 and 2013. James Anderson is England's all-time leading wicket-taker with 704 Test wickets in 188 matches. While Tendulkar retired in 2013, Anderson called time on his career in 2024. Earlier, from 2007, the Pataudi Trophy was the name of the India vs England bilateral contest played in England. The Pataudi Trophy was first awarded in 2007 to commemorate 75 years of first India vs England Test. India vs England Test series played in India is called the Anthony de Mello Trophy, named after a former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Earlier, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar blasted the England and Wales Cricket Board for its decision to 'retire' the Pataudi Trophy.. "The recent news that the ECB is going to retire the Pataudi Trophy, given to the winners of the Test series between England and India in England, is disturbing indeed. This is the first time one has heard of a trophy named after individual players being retired, though the decision is entirely the ECB's, and the BCCI may well have been informed. It shows a total lack of sensitivity to the contribution made by the Pataudis to cricket in both England and India," Gavaskar wrote in a column for Sportstar. "There may well be a new trophy named after more recent players, and here's hoping that if an Indian player has been approached, he will have the good sense to politely decline - not only out of respect for two former India captains but also to avoid the same fate of having a trophy named after him retired after he is gone. The ECB is fully entitled to name the trophy after one of their own players, but I, along with loads of Indian cricket supporters, fervently hope that any other Indian cricketer will have the smarts to decline, lest history repeats itself as it has with the Pataudi Trophy." The move to 'retire' the Pataudi Trophy also hurt Sharmila Tagore, actor and wife of the late Tiger Pataudi. "I haven't heard from them, but the ECB has sent a letter to Saif that they are retiring the trophy," Sharmila told HT a few months ago. "If the BCCI wants to or does not want to remember Tiger's legacy, it is for them to decide." Listen to the latest songs, only on
