James Anderson has stated he feels “very proud” after the England-India Take a look at collection trophy was renamed the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. This resolution was made to honour the legends from England and India, respectively.
The five-match Take a look at collection begins on June 20 at Headingley. The official unveiling will happen through the WTC ultimate at Lord’s.
“I nonetheless cannot fairly imagine it. Sachin is somebody I seemed as much as after I was rising up, although I do not wish to do him a disservice along with his age,” Anderson advised ESPNcricinfo.
“I bear in mind watching him, an absolute legend of the sport, and I performed in opposition to him lots as properly. So, to have this trophy is a big honour for me, and I could not be extra proud.”
What is the controversy?
Earlier in June, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the BCCI introduced that the Pataudi Trophy would now be renamed the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy.
The Pataudi Trophy was began in 2007 to have a good time 75 years since India’s first Take a look at tour of England. It was named after Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, who performed Checks for each England and India, and his son Mansoor Ali Khan, a former Indian captain.
Whereas the change modernises the title, the unique trophy stood as an emblem of India’s colonial previous in cricket and honoured a singular household that bridged two cricketing nations with satisfaction and dignity.
Sunil Gavaskar known as the renaming “disturbing certainly”. In his Sportstar column, he argued, “That is the primary time one has heard of a trophy named after particular person gamers being retired, although the choice is completely the ECB’s, and the BCCI might properly have been knowledgeable.”
Veteran Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore, the spouse of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, known as the transfer insensitive. She stated the Pataudi household had not been consulted.
“Whether or not the BCCI desires to protect Tiger’s legacy is for them to resolve,” she advised HT.
Legacy of Sachin Tendulkar and Jimmy Anderson
In the meantime, no one dares to disclaim the contribution of Sachin Tendulkar and Jimmy Anderson.
Anderson retired in 2024 after enjoying 188 Checks and taking 704 wickets. Tendulkar retired in 2013 after 200 Checks and scoring 15,921 runs.
They’ve performed Take a look at cricket greater than anyone else. Tendulkar holds the highest spot in Take a look at appearances whereas Anderson is Quantity 2. They’re adopted by Ricky Ponting (168).
Workforce India could have a brand new captain as they play in England. Shubman Gill will lead whereas Rishabh Pant is his deputy for a group constructed with future legends.
