Overview

• The England and Wales Cricket Board and BCCI jointly retired the Pataudi Trophy and introduced the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for all future England-India Test series.
• The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was unveiled on June 19 at Headingley, featuring engraved images of James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar in action.
• A newly commissioned Pataudi Medal for Excellence will be awarded to the winning captain of each series to preserve the Pataudi family’s contribution.
• Sachin Tendulkar personally contacted the Pataudi family after the trophy decision to ensure their enduring recognition.
• The first Test under the new trophy began on June 20 at Headingley with India led by Shubman Gill following the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.