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Economic Times
21 hours ago
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- 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 ADVERTISEMENT The Pataudi trophy has been replaced by the Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in honour of the Indian batting great and former England pacer James Anderson.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
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Told Pataudi family, will do everything to keep his legacy alive: Sachin Tendulkar
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. 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Insight into How Cremation Happens in Malaysia: A Speechless Experience Cremation Services | Search Ads Search Now " 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. Live Events 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. "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. 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. "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. "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.
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
ENG vs IND series-winning captain to get Pataudi medal on Sachin Tendulkar's request
The captain of the winning team in the upcoming India-England Test series will receive the Pataudi Medal for Excellence, an individual honour introduced to preserve the Pataudi legacy. This comes after the traditional Pataudi Trophy was renamed as the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy ahead of the five-match decision to rename the trophy was taken by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to honour two of Test cricket's greatest figures—Sachin Tendulkar, the leading run-scorer in the format, and James Anderson, the highest wicket-taking pacer. However, the move raised concerns over the omission of the Pataudi name, which has long been linked to the history of this rivalry. Tendulkar personally reached out to the ECB, urging that the Pataudi legacy remain part of the contest. ICC chairman Jay Shah supported the initiative and played a key role in finalising the inclusion of the medal by consulting both cricket boards and the Pataudi this happened Sachin reached out to ECB and conveyed that Pataudi name should remain a part of the India-England rivalry. Mr Jay Shah was involved in the discussions. ECB has agreed to the request and decided to present Pataudi Medal to the winning captain," a BCCI source told PTI. The Tendulkar-Anderson trophy was set to be unveiled on June 14, but it ended up being rescheduled due to the recent Ahmedabad plane Pataudi family has a rich cricketing legacy that links both nations. Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi uniquely represented both England and India, while his son Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi captained India in 40 Tests and led the team to their first-ever overseas series win in New Zealand in 1967. The Pataudi Trophy, introduced in 2007, was originally named in his honour to mark 75 years since the first India-England Test and England are set to face off in a five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds. The formal unveiling of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy is expected to take place on June 19. The Pataudi Medal will be awarded at the conclusion of the series, adding a new layer of individual prestige to this historic rivalry.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- First Post
India vs England Test series to feature Pataudi Medal for Excellence in honour of his legacy: Report
India and England will compete for the newly named Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in a five-match Test series. There were concerns about the renaming of the cup but now it has emerged that the Pataudi legacy will be preserved through a special medal for the winning captain. read more India and England are all set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, this time for a new prize called the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy . However, since the renaming of the Pataudi Trophy was announced, there have been concerns regarding the preservation of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi's legacy, after whom the cup was originally named. Earlier, reports stated that Sachin Tendulkar himself approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to ensure that Pataudi's name remained associated with the series. RevSportz has now confirmed that the winning captain will be awarded the Pataudi Medal for Excellence, which will help preserve Pataudi's legacy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pataudi legacy to be preserved through a special medal According to the report, International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah also played a key role, alongside Tendulkar, in convincing the two boards to keep the Pataudi name connected to the series. Shah also spoke to the Pataudi family to keep them informed and secure their consent. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will reportedly be unveiled on 19 June, a day before the start of the first Test match in Leeds. Earlier, it was supposed to be launched on 14 June, but due to the tragic Air India plane crash , the event was postponed. 'Given the tragic events in India, the announcement may wait a while out of respect (for the lives lost). The BCCI are still deciding on the right time for the announcement. The announcement had been kept flexible due to the tragedy,' an ECB official was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz. Tendulkar and Anderson were originally scheduled to attend the unveiling event in person, but due to the unfortunate plane crash in Ahmedabad, the Indian legend is said to have requested that no elaborate function be held. Instead, pre-recorded videos of Anderson and Tendulkar will be aired, and a press release will be issued. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi captained India to nine wins in 40 Tests including their first-ever overseas victory, in New Zealand in 1967. Mansur's father Iftikhar, was also a cricketer and had represented both India and England, further signifying the Pataudi royal family's significance when it comes to the cricketing rivalry between the two nations.
