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Sachin Tendulkar pays emotional tribute to Tiger Pataudi as India, England gear up for iconic Trophy clash
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said it was a truly special moment for him to help carry forward the Pataudi family's legacy in the historic India-England Test rivalry.
19 June 2025 • 11:28 PM
Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy unveiled
The trophy for the India-England Test series was unveiled today, ahead of the five-match contest set to be played under the name of the Tendulkar-Anderson series. Ahead of the opener, Sachin Tendulkar shared a special tribute to the legendary Tiger Pataudi.Tiger Pataudi’s Legacy Lives On
Tiger Pataudi’s legacy lives on
While paying a heartfelt tribute, Sachin said, “Tiger Pataudi has played a big role in inspiring many generations which cannot be forgotten. The Pataudi family will remain associated with the series as it has now been decided to give a new ‘Pataudi Medal of Excellence’ to the winning captain. This decision was taken after several rounds of talks between Tendulkar and former BCCI secretary and current ICC chairman Jay Shah and top officials of the ECB.
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Happy to have a trophy named after me
Sachin said “I visited England for the first time in 1988. My first flight was from Mumbai to London. Now I am very happy to have a trophy there in my name.” Tendulkar also said, “India and England have played a big role in shaping Test cricket in a way that it remains an evolving inspiration for subsequent generations. Now, as I share this recognition with my on-field challenger and an off-field gentleman James, I hope that the world celebrates the essence of Test cricket even more allowing it to traverse boundaries yet untrodden,”
Anderson said the recognition is a real honour
While unveiling the trophy “For me, Test cricket embodies life you give your best, and if things go wrong, it gives you another day to regroup, think, unlearn, and bounce back. It is the highest form of the game that teaches you endurance, discipline and adaptability, against all odds. I owe my foundation to Test cricket, as it has seen me grow from disappointments to triumphs, from aspirations to fulfilment,” Anderson said
Anderson also said the recognition is a real honour for him and Tendulkar. “It’s a proud moment for me and my family to have this iconic series named after Sachin and myself,” he said.
ECB to honour Pataudi legacy
Thompson said the ECB will keep honoring the legacy of the Pataudi family and their contributions to cricket. “The Pataudi family also has a hugely important place in the cricketing connections between our countries, and I’m pleased that we will continue to honour their legacy through the awarding of the Pataudi Medal that will be provided to the winning captain,” he said.