India-England Test Series Renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
In a landmark move celebrating two of Test cricket’s greatest icons, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have jointly announced that the historic Test series between India and England will now be known as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The renaming honours James Anderson, England’s most prolific Test bowler, and Sachin Tendulkar, India’s legendary batsman and the most-capped Test player in history.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have officially announced that the Test series between India and England will now be named the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, in honour of cricketing greats James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. The trophy will be unveiled during the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s starting June 11, 2025, ahead of the five-Test series beginning June 20 at Headingley.
Recent trend of naming Test series after iconic players,
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | India-England Test Series Renamed Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy |
| Replaces | Pataudi Trophy (in England) and Anthony de Mello Trophy (in India) |
| Trophy Name | Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy |
| Next Test Series | Start June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds |
| Named After | James Anderson (188 Tests) and Sachin Tendulkar (200 Tests) |
| Announced By | ECB and BCCI |
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