The England and Wales Board (ECB) unveiled the brand new Anderson-Tendulkar trophy, which might be contested in future Take a look at sequence between India and England.
The trophy, that includes imagery of each Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson, was first displayed at an occasion at Lord’s on Friday, with each cricket legends current, forward of the upcoming five-Take a look at sequence between England and India, which begins on Friday.
The Pataudi household, after whom the earlier England vs India sequence trophy was named, will proceed to be honoured by the introduction of the Pataudi Medal, which might be awarded to the successful captain of the sequence.
“It’s a proud second for me and my household to have this iconic sequence named after Sachin and myself,” stated Anderson, who’s the highest-wicket-taking pacer in Take a look at cricket.
“The rivalry between our two nations has all the time been one thing particular, filled with historical past, depth and unforgettable moments. To be recognised on this means is an actual honour. I’m trying ahead to seeing the subsequent chapter unfold in England this summer time. It guarantees to be compelling, aggressive cricket – precisely what you’d count on from two nice sides. That is elite sport at its most interesting,” added Anderson.
Tendulkar, the main run-scorer in Take a look at cricket, spoke in regards to the worth of the format and the relevance of the India-England rivalry.
“For me, Take a look at cricket embodies life – you give your finest, and if issues go flawed, it offers you one other day to regroup, suppose, unlearn, and bounce again. It’s the highest type of the sport that teaches you endurance, self-discipline and adaptableness, towards all odds. I owe my basis to Take a look at cricket, because it has seen me develop from disappointments to triumphs, from aspirations to fulfilment,” stated Tendulkar.
India’s Sachin Tendulkar hits a ball from England’s James Anderson throughout the third day of the primary Take a look at match at Lord’s cricket floor, London, Saturday July 23, 2011.
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India’s Sachin Tendulkar hits a ball from England’s James Anderson throughout the third day of the primary Take a look at match at Lord’s cricket floor, London, Saturday July 23, 2011.
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“India and England have performed an enormous position in shaping Take a look at cricket in a means that it stays an evolving inspiration for subsequent generations. And 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 Take a look at cricket much more – permitting it to traverse boundaries but untrodden,” added Tendulkar.