England’s legendary fast bowler James Anderson is delighted by the prospect of the England–India Test series being renamed from the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy.
Over the past fortnight, several reports have suggested that the upcoming five-match Test series between England and India could be contested for a newly named Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have yet to officially confirm the development, Anderson has responded to the reports, calling the gesture a tremendous honour—especially to have his name associated with Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar.
An absolute legend: Anderson on Tendulkar
“It’s a huge honour,” Anderson told ESPNcricinfo in an interview. “I still can’t quite believe it. Sachin is someone I looked up to when I was growing up—though I don’t want to do him a disservice with his age! I remember watching him, an absolute legend of the game, and I played against him a lot as well. So to have this trophy named after us is a huge honour for me, and I couldn’t be more proud.”
Anderson is the most successful pace bowler in the history of Test cricket, while Tendulkar holds the record for the most Test runs. The two legends crossed paths numerous times on the field, with Anderson dismissing Tendulkar on nine occasions—the most by any bowler against the Indian great.
Both are considered true icons of the game, and the proposed renaming of the trophy seeks to honour their remarkable contributions to Test cricket. However, contrary to initial reports, RevSportz has noted that the name of the late Nawab of Pataudi, after whom the original trophy was named, is likely to be retained in some form—potentially alongside Anderson and Tendulkar.
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