šāTendulkarāAnderson Trophy Spark ā”Drama: Fans Go ROAST MODE!ā
- MediaFx
- Jun 20
- 3 min read
TL;DR:Ā The iconic Pataudi Trophy has been scrapped and replaced by the brandānew AndersonāTendulkar Trophy for all future IndiaāEngland Test seriesāsparking a wave of mixed reactions from legends like Kapil Dev š®, loyal fans, and cricket families. While the new name celebrates modern legends, critics say it's wiping out a historic legacy tied to pride, unity, and colonial resistance. MediaFx weighs in for the working classāheritage matters but we must stay futuristic too.

š° Breaking: Pataudi Trophy Out, AndersonāTendulkar In
The BCCI and ECB teamed up to launch the AndersonāTendulkar Trophy, ditching the iconic Pataudi Trophy thatās been played for since 2007 š®š³š“. Now every India vs England Test series in EnglandĀ will feature this new trophy, which includes engraved signatures and action shotsĀ of Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson on itāready just in time for the Leeds Test starting 20 June 2025.
Why the Change?
Officials say they want the trophy to resonate with GenāZ fans, using names they instantly recogniseā#Sachin and #JimmyA š. They also hinted there was maybe some nudge from MCC about refreshing the legacy.
Legends Speak Up šļø
Kapil DevĀ called the move āstrange,ā questioning whether such sudden renaming is normal and saying cricket on field shouldnāt change, even if trophy names do.
Sunil GavaskarĀ slammed it as insensitive, arguing the Pataudi name holds deep emotional weight.
Harsha BhogleĀ pointed out that this hurts the meaning and heritage of the series.
What About the Pataudi Family?
Sharmila Tagore and son Saif Ali Khan were not consulted, and expressed hurtĀ about feeling excluded from the decision.
Sachinās Move: Keeping the Past Alive
Tendulkar stepped in and did damage control š¬āhe called the Pataudi familyĀ and BCCI/ECB top brass (including Jay Shah) to make sure the old legacy wasnāt erased. Now, the Pataudi Medal of ExcellenceĀ will be awarded to the winning captain as a nod to the Pataudi legacy.
Fan Reactions on the Ground
The internet comments section is ON FIRE š„:āSeries are named after players so that contributions are remembered! If Pataudiās contributions arenāt valued anymore, at least have the decency to properly retire the trophy!āĀ
Some fans wanted even bigger legends like TendulkarāWarne or TendulkarāLaraābut most agree erasing Pataudi feels like losing a piece of history.
Stats & History Boost
Tendulkar: 200 Tests, highest Test runs (15,921), debut at 16, first international century at Old Trafford, strong England links.
Anderson: 188 Tests, 704 wickets (most by a fast bowler), Englandās swing legend, also first wicket-taker in the new trophy.
Pataudi Trophy history: Named in 2007 to celebrate 75 years of India v England Tests; connected deeply to colonial-era shared culture.
MediaFx Opinion ā
We get itā#Tendulkar and #Anderson are massive icons, but scrapping the Pataudi name so abruptly feels like fast-track erasure of grassroots legacy. History isnāt just a trophyāit feeds pride, regional unity, and the working class spirit that Tiger Pataudi symbolized. That said, MediaFx appreciates Sachinās swift corrective move to keep Pataudi's memory aliveāhallmarks of democratic socialism: respect tradition andĀ protect peopleās cultural treasures. Let's demand that sportsboards always involve communities, not just corporate rebranding.
ā Final Take
ā Pros | ā ļø Cons |
New names = appeal to youth, excitement, and fresh branding | Fans feel Pataudiās legacy being erased too casually |
Media-worthy, fosters modern icons | Lost symbolic bridge between India & Englandās shared history |
Keeps stakeholders happy (Eng & Ind boards) | Might set a precedent for replacing old trophies on demand |
š Your Turn, Youth Squad!
What do you thinkāshould trophies evolve with time š± or stay untouchable monuments of history? Drop your thoughts below! šš