England v India test series trophy named after Tendulkar and Anderson
England and India will play for a new test series trophy named after cricket greats James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Thursday.
The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy will be awarded in all future test series between the two sides, replacing the Pataudi Trophy in England and the Anthony De Mello Trophy in India. The next five-test series begins at Headingley on Friday.
The newly designed trophy features the engraved signatures and action images of the two most-capped players in test cricket.
Tendulkar played 200 matches and scored 15,921 runs, the most in the format. Anderson, who announced his retirement earlier this year, took 704 wickets in 188 tests, the most by a fast bowler. The seamer ranks third on the all-time list, behind only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne.
"For me, test cricket embodies life... It is the highest form of the game that teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability, against all odds," Tendulkar said.
"India and England have played a big role in shaping Test cricket in a way that it remains an evolving inspiration for subsequent generations. And now, as I share this recognition with my on-field challenger and an off-field gentleman James, I hope that the world celebrates the essence of Test cricket even more - allowing it to traverse boundaries yet untrodden."
Anderson added: "The rivalry between our two nations has always been something special, full of history, intensity and unforgettable moments.
"To be recognised in this way is a real honour. I'm looking forward to seeing the next chapter unfold in England this summer."
The Pataudi Trophy, introduced in 2007, was named in honour of Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, the only cricketer to play tests for both India and England, and his son Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, former India captain.
The ECB said the Pataudi family will continue to be honoured, with a new Pataudi Medal to be presented to the winning captain after each series. REUTERS
Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Straits Times
27 minutes ago
- Straits Times
Fan gets three-year ban for racially abusing player on Instagram
A fan who racially abused former Tamworth striker Chris Wreh after the fifth-tier club's FA Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur has been banned from attending matches for three years, the Football Association said on Friday. Harry Dunbar, of John Bunyan Close in Whiteley, admitted to sending a racist message to Wreh, who is Black, via Instagram after losing a bet on the match, which Tamworth lost 3-0 to Tottenham in the FA Cup third round on 12 January. Dunbar, 20, was sentenced at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday. In addition to the banning order, Dunbar will serve a 12-month Community Order of 200 hours unpaid work and 10 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days. "We welcome the decision of Portsmouth Magistrates' Court to impose a three-year football banning order on Harry Dunbar," the FA said in a statement. "We hope that this ruling sends a clear message that incidents of discrimination – whether in person or online – will not be tolerated, and that strong action will be taken against perpetrators of this unacceptable behaviour." Wreh refused to play for the National League side following the incident. He wrote on X, two days after the match that though he had the support of manager Andy Peaks, he was "disappointed" the club had not made a public statement condemning the abuse he had suffered. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Straits Times
NBA star Durant invests in PSG as French club plan basketball future
FILE PHOTO: May 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kevin Durant attends a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and LA Sparks at Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo REUTERS NBA star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in French soccer club Paris St Germain, the Champions League winners said on Friday, and the Phoenix Suns forward will provide expertise on their planned expansion into basketball. Durant, two-time NBA champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist, has signed a share purchase and strategic partnership agreement with PSG's majority shareholder Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), through his company Boardroom. "It is an honour to partner with QSI and to be a shareholder of Paris St Germain, a club and a city that is deeply close to my heart," Durant, who won gold at the Paris Olympics last year, said. "This club has big plans and I look forward to being part of the next phase of growth and exploring new investment opportunities with QSI." One of those opportunities is likely to come in the world of basketball, with PSG already involved in early-stage talks with the NBA regarding potential investment and venues for a new basketball league in Europe. Durant, who had already forged a link with PSG through the club's minority shareholder Arctos Partners, will partner on a wide range of commercial, investment and content production initiatives. The 36-year-old will also support the club in its strategy of diversification and growth on sporting and commercial fronts, including developing the club's strategy in the United States and other international markets. PSG said in their release that Durant would provide "expertise on PSG's multi-sport strategy, particularly regarding future projects in the field of basketball". Durant was recently included in Forbes' 2025 list of the world's highest-paid athletes, coming in at number 10 with earnings of $101.4 million. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
3 hours ago
- Straits Times
UCI to trial gear restrictions to combat dangerous speeds
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 20 - Nice to Col de la Couillole - Nice, France - July 20, 2024 General view of riders in Saint-Martin-Vesubie during stage 20 REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo LONDON - A trial to restrict gear ratios and slow down professional cyclists will be conducted later this year, cycling's world governing body the UCI confirmed on Friday. "A test to limit the maximum gear ratio -- approved by all families -- will be carried out during a stage race in the second half of the 2025 season," a statement read. "The maximum gear ratio limitation aims to limit the speed reached in competition. It has been proven that the very high speeds reached by riders today are a risk factor for safety." Under the trial, the maximum gear ratio will be a 54-tooth chain ring with an 11-tooth sprocket. Many teams currently use a 54-10 gear ratio which, allied to the huge power of top-level riders, can result in extremely high speeds. Other safety features recommended by SafeR, the organisation dedicated to improving safety in men's and women's professional road cycling, include a minimum handlebar width of 400mm. The rule will come into force on January 1, 2026 in road and cyclo-cross events with a mass start. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
