The launch of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for the upcoming Test collection between India and England has been delayed due to the latest airline tragedy in Ahmedabad which led to 275 deaths.
Previously referred to as the Pataudi Trophy in honour of former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, the choice to rename it as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (ATT) was taken by the host England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
“Yes, the launch of ATT Trophy (which was to be held originally on June 14) has been delayed due to the recent tragedy in Ahmedabad. It has not been cancelled. Hopefully, there will be a launch in next few days just before the start of the series,” a BCCI official instructed PTI on situations of anonymity.
More than 50 British nationals additionally misplaced their lives within the crash. The Air India flight 171 was travelling to London and crashed inside minutes of take off.
The renaming of the trophy is an ode to two dwelling legends, England pacer James Anderson and Indian batting nice Sachin Tendulkar. The collection beginning June 20 in Leeds will characteristic 5 Test matches.
It has additionally been learnt that the ECB has obtained a request from the BCCI to retain the Pataudi connection to the collection by having a person honour named after him.
As per sources, Tendulkar and ICC chairman Jay Shah need Pataudi’s identify to stay related to the marquee collection conserving in thoughts the late captain’s contribution to Indian cricket.
Published – June 16, 2025 12:14 pm IST
