pataudi trophy inception

ECB to present India-England series’ winning captain with Pataudi Medal

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After renaming the Pataudi Trophy to Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has decided that the winning captain of the upcoming five-Test series between England and India will be presented with a medal named after the Pataudi family, which has a rich connect with the game in both countries. ECB’s move to … Read more

How did the Pataudi Trophy come about – A history

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The England and Wales Cricket Board’s plan to rename the Pataudi Trophy after Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, has been widely debated. While the move was applauded by many for recognising Anderson and Tendulkar’s contribution to cricket, many criticised the change, claiming it as disrespectful. Prominent among the dissenting voice was Sunil Gavaskar, who called … Read more