Sachin Tendulkar has finally spoken up on the row regarding the India-England series trophy being renamed as the 'Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy' and his role in keeping the Pataudi legacy alive.
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Kapil Dev has said he finds it “strange” that the Pataudi Trophy has been renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The change, made by the ECB, has also been criticised by others like Sunil Gavaskar, especially because the Pataudi family has played an important role in India-England cricket history. Still, to honour their legacy, a special Pataudi Medal will be given to the winning captain of the series.
Another update emerged about the name of the trophy for the upcoming England vs. India (ENG vs. IND) five-match Test series. There was a dilemma in terms of retaining the trophy. The trophy was famously known as the Pataudi Trophy, the winner between England and India awarded with the prestigious cup.
Another twist before the five-match Test series between England and India. As per some latest reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to rethink scrapping the prestigious Pataudi Trophy.
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Cricketers slam the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy, calling it disrespectful and unnecessary ahead of the India-England Test series.
India and England to contest for the newly introduced Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, replacing the historic Pataudi Trophy.
ECB are in talks to retire the Pataudi Trophy for the upcoming series between India vs England
The ECB is reportedly considering retiring the Pataudi Trophy, which has been the symbol of the England-India Test rivalry since 2007. The Pataudi family has been informed, and the decision has sparked debate within the cricketing community.
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