Written By: Danish
England vs India Test series to be called Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, honoring batting & bowling legends in historic WTC clash.
Sachin (15,921 Test runs) & Anderson (704 Test wickets) - two cricket icons now immortalized in bilateral Test cricket history.
Replaces Pataudi Trophy (since 2007) that celebrated 75 years of Indo-England Tests, sparking Gavaskar's criticism.
"Disturbing decision showing no sensitivity," wrote Gavaskar, urging Indian players to decline future naming honors.
Young Indian squad under Gill faces tough England test sans Kohli/Rohit - perfect stage to inaugurate new trophy.
Kicks off new WTC cycle from June 20 - five Tests that could define both teams' championship campaigns.
Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy set to become cricket's newest prized possession in Test cricket's oldest rivalry.