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India Gazette
an hour ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Pataudi Medal of Excellence will honour leadership and legacy, says Sachin Tendulkar
London [UK], June 19 (ANI): Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said it was a deeply meaningful moment for him to help preserve the Pataudi family's legacy in the storied India-England Test rivalry. Although the series will now be contested for the newly named Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a separate honour, the Pataudi Medal of Excellence, will be awarded to the winning captain of the series. Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi had both captained India, and in their honour, the India-England series used to be called the Pataudi Trophy. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a joint initiative between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), will now represent all future Test series between England and India. Previously, the series in England was played for the Pataudi Trophy and the series in India for the Anthony De Mello Trophy. Tendulkar revealed that he had proactively approached the ECB, the BCCI, and ICC Chairman Jay Shah to request that the Pataudi legacy should not be forgotten. He said that it was 'unanimously decided' that the Pataudi Medal of Excellence should be awarded to the winning captain of the series. The Master Blaster took the initiative to propose a tribute that would keep the Pataudi family's legacy alive even as the format evolved. 'I said, I'll come back to you on this and I spoke to Mr Jay Shah. I spoke to BCCI, ECB, and shared some ideas. Over a period of time, a few phone calls and we unanimously decided that the Pataudi Medal of Excellence should be awarded to the winning captain because he was known for leadership. This would be a good match,' he added. 'It was heartwarming to know that we've kept the legacy alive. It is important that it's remembered in a way, the way it's meant to be. I've always respected my seniors and I've always valued their contribution to our country,' Tendulkar said. He underlined the importance of honouring the foundation laid by legends of the past, saying, 'The foundation was built then and on that foundation, multiple things have happened over a period of time. Hopefully, what the newer generation constructs would be something that over a period of time, we'll look back and be proud of. We cannot forget our heroes.' 'All in all, was indeed a positive outcome. Not just the trophy named after the two of us, but also Mr. Pataudi's legacy is very much alive,' he noted. Speaking on having his name etched on the new trophy, Tendulkar said, 'I think when the Pataudi Trophy was retired, I was travelling... I heard about it, the decision by ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) and BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to retire that and start a new trophy altogether. So, the new trophy, the first time I got to know about it was, I think, just some time ago, last month, where ECB, BCCI decided to name this trophy after both of us. It's a nice recognition, I thought, of our contributions to our respective nations in Test cricket.' James Anderson, whose name is also there, is considered one of the finest exponents of swing bowling, took 704 Test wickets, the most by a fast bowler in the format. The Lancashire seamer ranks third on the all-time list, behind only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. Tendulkar, one of the most complete batters to have graced the game, remains the highest run-scorer in Test history with 15,921 runs. He made his debut at the age of 16 and went on to enjoy a distinguished 24-year international career, during which he played a pivotal role in India's success against every other Test-playing nation. Both Anderson and Tendulkar are widely regarded as all-time greats. They are the most-capped players in the history of Test cricket, Tendulkar played 200 matches, and Anderson 188. (ANI)
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'This young team can do something special': Sachin bats for Pataudi legacy as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launched
Sachin Tendulkar recently spoke on Shubman Gill and the Indian squad ahead of the Headingley test Mumbai : If you count the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh currently on at Galle, there have been 2586 instalments of the 'purest' format. Now consider this. Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, the two ornaments of Indian and English cricket , respectively, and the two most capped players in the history of Test cricket, have played in 388 of them, making it 15% of all those Tests played. Should it come as a surprise then that the prize for winning the series between India and England is the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy? The BCCI and the ECB, some time ago, chose to retire the Pataudi Trophy, the original name for the series, sparking criticism from Indian legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev and the late Nawab of Pataudi, Mansur Ali Khan's wife, Sharmila Tagore. Tendulkar, while being happy with the honour, though was not too comfortable with the Pataudi name not being incorporated. 'This is a different trophy, I'm told, which is being named after Anderson and me,' Tendulkar told TOI from London on Thursday, hours before the official unveiling of the trophy. 'It just reflects our contribution to our respective nations and Test cricket,' he adds and reveals he consulted the Pataudi family to share his thoughts. 'My first phone call was to the Pataudi family. I told them I've always respected my seniors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo I wanted to keep Tiger Pataudi's legacy alive,' he said. 'Wait until August to see what kind of style it's going to be': Shubman Gill ahead of Headingley Test It prompted Tendulkar to get into meetings with ICC President Jay Shah, the BCCI, and the ECB to find the right options to honour Pataudi. 'As Tiger Pataudi was known for his leadership, we came up with the idea to introduce the Pataudi Medal of Excellence for the winning captain. I informed the family about it. So now, we have a new trophy and have kept the legacy of the great man alive,' revealed Tendulkar. The latest honour is another jewel in Tendulkar's well populated crown, in terms of accolades. England has always been special to him. The first of his 100 international hundreds came at Old Trafford, Manchester, in 1990. He also went past Sir Donald Bradman's tally of 29 Test hundreds at Leeds, the venue of Friday's first Test, in 2002. In 1992, Tendulkar also became Yorkshire's first overseas signing, when he was still only 19. Tendulkar considers his stint at Yorkshire educational. 'It was a bold move, and people were extremely nice to me. It played an integral part in shaping me as a cricketer in terms of playing in conditions one is not familiar with,' he stresses. Poll Do you agree with the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy to the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy? Yes, it honors both players. No, Pataudi's legacy should have remained. And these unfamiliar conditions make fans guarded in terms of their optimism as to how the Shubman-Gill-led side will fare in the five-match series. But Tendulkar sounded positive. 'This team is talented, and they will do something special if batters can put runs on the board.' What are the technical adjustments needed though to put those runs on the board? Tendulkar himself made many to score 1575 runs in 17 Tests in England to average 54.31 with four tons and eight 50s, with his 122 at Edgbaston in 1996 being a clinic in terms of dominance amidst doldrums as the next best score was 18. 'One must quickly pick the length,' he asserts. 'Everyone keeps talking about the line, but I think the length becomes even more important because in these conditions your hands need to be close to your body,' he explains. The maestro feels an impeccable forward defence is a non-negotiable for a batter in England. 'When you're playing on the front foot, the hands need to be close to the body, so the forward defence becomes critical. If the batters can defend well on the front foot against fast bowlers and not let their hands go away, they stand a better chance of being successful,' he explains. Ground Zero: reporter Sahil Malhotra heads to Leeds for India vs England Test series An attacking batter by instinct, Tendulkar says a forward defence, essayed authoritatively can also scream intent. 'A good solid defence need not convey to the team that it's a defensive approach. You can defend positively. And when there is a ball to be attacked, one should put that ball away,' he suggests. Thoughts veered quickly to the man who the other half of the trophy is named after, James Anderson. Tendulkar and Anderson have crossed swords 14 times in Tests with the Lancastrian swing and seam maestro having the better of those exchanges, dismissing Tendulkar a record nine times. Tendulkar says the first time he heard about Anderson was from Nasser Hussain. 'Nasser had spoken highly about him. But I don't think Nasser would have thought that he's talking about someone who's going to end up getting 700-plus Test wickets and play for such a long time. That doesn't happen on its own. It requires commitment, focus, discipline, sacrifice. All these things must come together to have such a magnificent career. ' Nick Knight EXCLUSIVE: On Shubman Gill and absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in England What made Anderson such a tricky customer though? 'His wrist position and constant desire to evolve,' explains Tendulkar. Elaborating on Anderson's skill sets, Tendulkar says, 'Every outing, he was able to introduce something new. The wrist position allowed him to bowl terrific reverse swing. With the new ball, he was anyway dangerous. But because of his wrist position and the ability to use the shine, he brought in subtle variations to help him move the ball just enough to take the edge or beat the bat. The pitch didn't matter,' he praises. Comparing Anderson with his other great rival, Aussie legend Glenn McGrath, Tendulkar says, 'McGrath bowled on different surfaces and hit the deck with the Kookaburra ball. Anderson bowled most of his career with the Duke ball. In English conditions, your hand needs to be behind the ball rather than on the ball to put more backspin on it. In Australian conditions, your hand needs to be marginally on top of the ball where you can hit the deck hard. ' Apart from an exciting India series, Tendulkar is also hopeful of catching another Alcaraz-Sinner classic on the lawns of SW19 during his annual sojourn to Wimbledon. The French Open final has whetted his appetite for more. 'I'm hoping that this time also they can produce something special. The tennis world is waiting for that, and so am I. Such rivalries create memories that stay with us forever.' Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
NDTV
5 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Will Honour Leadership, Legacy": Sachin Tendulkar On 'Pataudi Medal Of Excellence'
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar said it was a deeply meaningful moment for him to help preserve the Pataudi family's legacy in the storied India-England Test rivalry. Although the series will now be contested for the newly named Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a separate honour, the Pataudi Medal of Excellence, will be awarded to the winning captain of the series. Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi had both captained India, and in their honour, the India-England series used to be called the Pataudi Trophy. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a joint initiative between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), will now represent all future Test series between England and India. Previously, the series in England was played for the Pataudi Trophy and the series in India for the Anthony De Mello Trophy. Tendulkar revealed that he had proactively approached the ECB, the BCCI, and ICC Chairman Jay Shah to request that the Pataudi legacy should not be forgotten. He said that it was "unanimously decided" that the Pataudi Medal of Excellence should be awarded to the winning captain of the series. The Master Blaster took the initiative to propose a tribute that would keep the Pataudi family's legacy alive even as the format evolved. "I said, I'll come back to you on this and I spoke to Mr Jay Shah. I spoke to BCCI, ECB, and shared some ideas. Over a period of time, a few phone calls and we unanimously decided that the Pataudi Medal of Excellence should be awarded to the winning captain because he was known for leadership. This would be a good match," he added. "It was heartwarming to know that we've kept the legacy alive. It is important that it's remembered in a way, the way it's meant to be. I've always respected my seniors and I've always valued their contribution to our country," Tendulkar said. He underlined the importance of honouring the foundation laid by legends of the past, saying, "The foundation was built then and on that foundation, multiple things have happened over a period of time. Hopefully, what the newer generation constructs would be something that over a period of time, we'll look back and be proud of. We cannot forget our heroes." "All in all, was indeed a positive outcome. Not just the trophy named after the two of us, but also Mr. Pataudi's legacy is very much alive," he noted. Speaking on having his name etched on the new trophy, Tendulkar said, "I think when the Pataudi Trophy was retired, I was travelling... I heard about it, the decision by ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) and BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to retire that and start a new trophy altogether. So, the new trophy, the first time I got to know about it was, I think, just some time ago, last month, where ECB, BCCI decided to name this trophy after both of us. It's a nice recognition, I thought, of our contributions to our respective nations in Test cricket." James Anderson, whose name is also there, is considered one of the finest exponents of swing bowling, took 704 Test wickets, the most by a fast bowler in the format. The Lancashire seamer ranks third on the all-time list, behind only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. Tendulkar, one of the most complete batters to have graced the game, remains the highest run-scorer in Test history with 15,921 runs. He made his debut at the age of 16 and went on to enjoy a distinguished 24-year international career, during which he played a pivotal role in India's success against every other Test-playing nation. Both Anderson and Tendulkar are widely regarded as all-time greats. They are the most-capped players in the history of Test cricket, Tendulkar played 200 matches, and Anderson 188.
India.com
7 hours ago
- Sport
- India.com
Sachin Tendulkar breaks silence on 'Pataudi Trophy' controversy, says...
Sachin Tendulkar. (PIC - X) New Delhi: The Pataudi Trophy, which is given to the team winning the India-England Test series, has now been renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. That is, in the upcoming Test series starting on June 20, both the teams will face each other to win the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shared a photo of the inauguration of this trophy, in which Anderson-Tendulkar are standing with the trophy. Sachin Tendulkar has made a big revelation and told who he called first when the name of the Pataudi Trophy was changed. The name of Pataudi Trophy has changed but…: The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a joint initiative between the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), will now represent all future Test series between England and India. Previously, series in England were played for the Pataudi Trophy and in India for the Anthony de Mello Trophy. However, the Pataudi family will continue to be honoured and a new Pataudi Medal will be awarded to each winning captain of an England-India Test series. The trophy features an image of Anderson and Tendulkar in action, along with their autographs. Two cricketing icons. One special recognition The legendary Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson pose alongside the new – #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @sachin_rt | @jimmy9 — BCCI (@BCCI) June 19, 2025 Sachin Tendulkar revealed: Let us tell you that recently BCCI and ECB have decided to change the name of the series. The name of this series was kept different from 'Pataudi Trophy'. This name was kept in honor of former Indian captain Mansoor Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi. Cricket experts and fans reacted strongly to the decision to remove the name Pataudi. After this, Sachin Tendulkar spoke to both the boards and appealed to continue the legacy of Pataudi. Now Tendulkar has revealed that when he came to know about the change of Pataudi Trophy, he first called the Pataudi family. After this, he called ICC President and former BCCI Secretary Jay Shah to keep Pataudi's legacy intact. Tendulkar said in an interview, 'When I came to know, I called the (Pataudi) family and talked. After this, I spoke to Jay Shah, BCCI and ECB and told them that something should be done to keep the legacy intact.' 'The legacy should remain intact': Tendulkar said that Pataudi's legacy should remain intact. He said, 'First of all, the decision to retire the trophy was of BCCI and ECB. They told me about it only after taking the decision. As far as the Pataudi family is concerned, I am aware of their contribution to Indian cricket. Pataudi Senior played for England and India, while Tiger Pataudi captained India brilliantly. I did not see them play, because I was not born, but I have heard stories and those stories inspire all of us. So I was determined to ensure that the legacy is maintained.' Two great Test cricketers, Anderson-Tendulkar: Anderson and Tendulkar are both considered the greatest of all time. They are the players who have played the most matches in the history of Test cricket. Tendulkar played 200 matches, while Anderson played 188 matches. Anderson took 704 Test wickets, the most by a fast bowler in this format. He is third on the all-time list, behind only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. Sachin Tendulkar, on the other hand, remains the highest run-scorer in Test history with 15921 runs. He made his debut at the age of 16 and enjoyed a stellar 24-year international career. During this time, he played a key role in India's success against every other Test-playing country. What did Tendulkar-Anderson say? James Anderson said at the trophy inauguration, 'It is a matter of pride for me and my family to have this prestigious series named after Sachin and me. The rivalry between our two countries has always been something special, full of history, intensity and unforgettable moments. It is truly an honor to be recognized in this way. I look forward to the next chapter in England this summer. It promises to be fascinating, competitive cricket. Exactly what you would expect from two great teams.' Sachin Tendulkar said, 'For me, Test cricket is a symbol of life. You give your best and if things go wrong, it gives you another day to regroup, think, forget and bounce back. It is the highest form of the game that teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability despite all odds. I credit Test cricket for my foundation, as it has seen me move from despair to victory to aspirations to perfection.'
Economic Times
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Economic Times
Told Pataudi family, will do everything to keep his legacy alive: Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar Synopsis Sachin Tendulkar revealed his efforts to honor Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's legacy after learning about the renaming of the India-England Test series trophy. Tendulkar contacted the Pataudi family and engaged in discussions with BCCI and ECB officials, advocating for the continuation of Pataudi's association with the series. Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday said he reached out to the family of late Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi as soon as he got to know that the India-England Test series trophy was being renamed and tried to ensure that the former captain's association with the marquee showdown remained intact. ADVERTISEMENT The Pataudi trophy has been replaced by the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in honour of the Indian batting great and former England pacer James Anderson. The decision to retire the Pataudi trophy was jointly taken by the England and Wales Cricket Board and the BCCI. "I know that the Pataudi Trophy was retired a few months ago by BCCI and ECB. But when I got to know about the trophy being named after me and (James) Anderson, my first phone call was to the Pataudi family," the Mumbai maestro recalled in an interview to PTI. "Tiger Pataudi played a huge role in inspiring many generations and that should be never forgotten. So I'm glad with this outcome," the 52-year-old, who is still the owner of highest number of Test runs, said. The Pataudi name will continue to be attached to the series as it has been decided to present a newly-instituted Pataudi Medal for Excellence' to the winning captain. This was after Tendulkar had multiple discussions with former BCCI secretary and current ICC chairman Jay Shah as well as bigwigs of ECB on the issue. ADVERTISEMENT "I spoke to them. I told them everything. At the same time, I mentioned that to keep the Pataudi legacy alive, we will do everything possible. And then I picked up the phone and spoke to Mr Shah and ECB officials and shared a few ideas. "Because it played a huge role in inspiring many generations and that should be never forgotten," he said. ADVERTISEMENT Tendulkar said he was pleased with the outcome. "I'm very happy that this kind of attention to detail was given to our discussions and eventually came up with the option of having a medal in his honour," he said. ADVERTISEMENT "I felt all the phone calls made and all the discussions that we had, it was good. And in the end, it produced a positive result for not just Anderson and me, because the decision was taken by BCCI and ECB, but also simultaneously also decided to introduce this medal in his honour, which is a nice feeling." Tendulkar and Anderson are bonafide legends of the game, having played 200 and 188 Tests respectively for their countries. ADVERTISEMENT "My first trip to England was in 1988 and the first flight ever I took was from Mumbai to London. So, to hear that the trophy is going to be named after me sometime ago was heartwarming. I felt happy," Tendulkar said. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
