The upcoming five-match Test series between England and India will now be contested for the newly-named Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, honouring two of the sport’s all-time greats in red-ball cricket. Previously known as the Pataudi Trophy, the series name has been changed following a formal decision, with the Pataudi family informed about the update.
The Pataudi Trophy was originally named in honour of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, who uniquely represented both England and India in the 1930s and 1940s. His son, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, captained India in 40 Tests during the 1960s and 70s and is regarded as one of the nation’s most iconic leaders.
The new Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy will be officially unveiled ahead of the opening match at Headingley, Leeds, on 20 June.
Named after Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar and England’s pace maestro James Anderson, the trophy recognises two of the most accomplished figures in Test cricket. Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in the format’s history with 15,921 runs, represented India in 200 Tests between 1989 and 2013. Anderson, meanwhile, is not only England’s leading wicket-taker but also the most prolific fast bowler in Test history, with 704 wickets to his name.
Interestingly, Tendulkar and Anderson faced off in 14 Test matches, with Anderson dismissing the Indian maestro more times (9) than any other bowler.
Since his retirement from international cricket in 2024, Anderson has taken on a role as a bowling consultant with the England team and continues to play county cricket for Lancashire, having signed a one-year extension.
England, who are the final holders of the Pataudi Trophy, drew the last series 2–2—a campaign that stretched across 2021 and 2022 due to a Covid-related postponement.
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