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Indian Express
7 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘His record nowhere near as good as Sachin's': Gavaskar says ‘jarring' to see England pacer's name first in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar voiced his displeasure after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recently renamed the prestigious Pataudi Trophy as the Anderson-Tendulkar last week in honour of James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar, with the England pacer named before India's batting maestro in the relaunched Test series. In his column in the Mid-Day, Gavaskar slammed the ECB for failing to understand the magnitude of Tendulkar's, which he considered to be ahead of England pace legend Anderson's achievements. While Tendulkar remains the highest run-scorer (34,357) in international cricket, Anderson retired last year as the most successful pace bowler of all time with 991 wickets across formats. 'The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) is fully entitled to call the series by any name they choose, but for most, if not all, Indian cricket lovers, it is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first. Not only is Sachin Tendulkar, along with Kapil Dev, the greatest Indian cricketer, but also senior to Anderson by more than a dozen years,' Gavaskar wrote. Gavaskar also urged Indian fans and media to start calling the rechristened series as the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, brushing off an argument for the alphabetical preference. 'He is numero uno as far as runs and centuries are concerned in Test cricket, but also at the one-day level, too, he has more runs than anybody else. Anderson is third in the list of wicket takers in Test cricket, and his record is nowhere as good as Tendulkar's in one-day cricket,' Gavaskar added. Gavaskar highlighted that Anderson was not part of a World Cup-winning side. The veteran pacer was a member of England's T20 World Cup win in 2010, but did not get a game. 'Jimmy Anderson was a terrific bowler, but mainly in English conditions, and his record away is nowhere near as good as Tendulkar's is,' he shared. Gavaskar had also lamented the ECB's decision to retain the Pataudi sentiment by rewarding the winning captain of the five-match series the Pataudi medal in honour of the royal Pataudi family. The former India captain questioned what would happen to the medal if the series ended in a draw. 'The announcement of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy also said that respect would be given to the Pataudis by having a medallion for the captain of the team winning the series. Why the captain and what if the series is drawn? That's why it would have been better to have had a Pataudi medal for the Man Of The Match for every Test, culminating in the Pataudi Trophy for the Player Of The Series. This way, the Pataudis will be remembered after every Test match played as well as after the series is finished in would be interesting to hear what Indian cricket lovers feel on this subject,' said Gavaskar.
India.com
7 days ago
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- India.com
Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Sparks Debate: Sunil Gavaskar Questions Why Sachin's Name Comes Second
Former India captain and iconic batsman Sunil Gavaskar has publicly criticized the naming order of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the new title for the Test series played between India and England. While acknowledging the ECB's right to christen the series as it sees fit, Gavaskar strongly asserted that the order—placing Anderson before Tendulkar—disrespects not only the seniority but also the magnitude of Tendulkar's legacy. 'For most, if not all, Indian cricket lovers it is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first,' Gavaskar wrote in his Mid-Day column, urging Indian fans and media to refer to it as the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy instead. The decision to merge and rename the Test series—previously contested as the Pataudi Trophy in England and Anthony De Mello Trophy in India—was presented as a tribute to two modern giants of Test cricket: Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson. Tendulkar, the most-capped cricketer in history with 200 Tests and over 15,000 runs, and Anderson, the most prolific fast bowler in Tests with 704 wickets, are undeniably icons of the red-ball game. However, Gavaskar believes the naming fails to reflect cricketing hierarchy and historical contribution. Tendulkar vs Anderson: A Legacy Comparison Sachin Tendulkar Test Matches: 200 Test Runs: 15,921 Centuries: 51 ODI Runs: 18,426 (highest) World Cup: Winner (2011) James Anderson Test Matches: 188 Test Wickets: 704 (highest among pacers) ODI Record: Moderate World Cup: No title Gavaskar emphasized that while Anderson's Test achievements are historic, they do not eclipse Tendulkar's multi-format dominance, especially considering Anderson's effectiveness has largely been in English conditions. Gavaskar's Broader Appeal: Let the Fans Decide In his column, Gavaskar didn't merely critique the ECB and BCCI's naming decision—he called upon Indian cricket fans and media to organically reclaim the narrative. 'I urge all Indian cricket lovers including the India media to call it the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy,' he wrote, appealing to a form of cultural and sporting correction. This echoes his earlier disappointment when reports emerged that the Pataudi Trophy would be retired. Gavaskar had then remarked that it reflected 'a total lack of sensitivity to the contribution made by the Pataudis to cricket in both England and India.' The Sentiment vs the Statute While there is no official rulebook for name order in such bilateral honors, the convention often places the senior or more globally influential name first. Given Tendulkar's broader impact on international cricket—especially across all formats and geographies—many feel Gavaskar's point holds merit beyond nationalistic sentiment. Yet, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy also represents a symbolic coming together of two cricketing cultures, with Anderson embodying England's modern fast-bowling legacy and Tendulkar standing as India's most revered batting icon. A Trophy That Reflects Two Eras As the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy begins a new chapter in the storied rivalry between India and England, it's clear that the renaming has sparked deeper conversations—about cricketing legacy, national pride, and how we choose to remember sporting legends. Whether fans and commentators choose to echo Gavaskar's call and refer to it as the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy remains to be seen. What is certain, though, is that this debate adds yet another layer of intrigue and passion to a rivalry that continues to define the soul of Test cricket.
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First Post
22-06-2025
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Sunil Gavaskar stirs another controversy around Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, slams ECB: 'Tendulkar will always be above him'
Sunil Gavaskar has now raised another concern about the naming of the newly launched Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and urged Indian fans to call it by a name he suggested. read more Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has sparked a new debate over the naming of the newly launched Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. In his latest column, Gavaskar said that while the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) can name the trophy whatever they want, Indian fans might find it strange that James Anderson's name has been put before Sachin Tendulkar's. Gavaskar slams ECB Gavaskar explained that Tendulkar is not only India's greatest cricketer but also much senior to Anderson in terms of experience. He pointed out that Tendulkar has scored the most runs and centuries in Test cricket, and even in ODIs. Meanwhile, Anderson is third on the all-time Test wicket-takers list, and his ODI record is nowhere close to Tendulkar's. 'The ECB is fully entitled to call the series by any name they choose but for most, if not all, Indian cricket lovers it is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first. Not only is Sachin Tendulkar along with Kapil Dev the greatest Indian cricketer, but also senior to Anderson by more than a dozen years. He is numero uno as far as runs and centuries are concerned in Test cricket but also at the one-day level too he has more runs than anybody else. Anderson is third in the list of wicket takers in Test cricket and his record is nowhere as good as Tendulkar in one-day cricket,' Gavaskar wrote for Mid-Day. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gavaskar also criticised the explanation given by the ECB that the names were put alphabetically. He called it a 'lame' reason and said there is simply no comparison between Tendulkar and Anderson in terms of what they've done for their countries. He added that he has great respect for Anderson, but as an Indian, Tendulkar will always be above him in his eyes. 'Tendulkar is also part of a World cup-winning team which Anderson has not been. Jimmy Anderson was a terrific bowler but mainly in English conditions and his record away is nowhere near as good as Tendulkar's is. So, by all accounts Tendulkar's name should come first. This argument that they are going by the letters of the alphabet where the letter A comes before T is such a lame one for there's simply no comparison with what Tendulkar has done and achieved and what Anderson has for their respective countries. Please don't misunderstand, there's massive respect for Anderson but as an Indian, for me Tendulkar will always be above him. I also urge all Indian cricket lovers including the Indian media to call it the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy,' he added. Gavaskar had earlier expressed his doubts over the renaming of the trophy, raising concerns about the legacy of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, after whom the original cup was named. Tendulkar then stepped in and urged the ECB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to maintain a connection with Pataudi. Following these concerns, the ECB decided to introduce the Pataudi Medal for Excellence, which will be awarded to the winning captain.
Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘It is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first': Sunil Gavaskar on why Sachin's name should come first in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
India legend Sunil Gavaskar said that the putting James Anderson's name ahead of Sachin Tendulkar in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series between India and England was not something that he agreed with. The former batter pointed out that Sachin was much senior to Anderson and the India icon's achievements far outweighed the English bowler's. 'The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) is fully entitled to call the series by any name they choose but for most, if not all, Indian cricket lovers it is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first. Not only is Sachin Tendulkar along with Kapil Dev the greatest Indian cricketer, but also senior to Anderson by more than a dozen years. He is numero uno as far as runs and centuries are concerned in Test cricket but also at the one-day level too he has more runs than anybody else,' Gavaskar wrote in his column for Mid-day. 'Anderson is third in the list of wicket takers in Test cricket and his record is nowhere as good as Tendulkar in one-day cricket. Tendulkar is also part of a World Cup winning team which Anderson has not been. Jimmy Anderson was a terrific bowler but mainly in English conditions and his record away is nowhere near as good as Tendulkar's is. I also urge all Indian cricket lovers including the India media to call it the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy,' he added. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is a joint initiative between the ECB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and will replace the previous trophies on offer — series in England were played for the Pataudi Trophy while series in India were contested for the Anthony De Mello Trophy before this. The BCCI and ECB had opted to have images of Anderson and Tendulkar on the new Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in recognition of the contribution of both legends. They are the most-capped players in the history of Test cricket: Tendulkar played 200 matches, and Anderson 188. One of the finest exponents of swing bowling, Anderson, scalped 704 Test wickets, the most by a pacer in Tests. This puts him third on the all-time list, behind just legendary spinners like Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne. Tendulkar, meanwhile, remains the highest run-scorer in Test history with 15,921 runs. He made his debut at the age of 16 and went on to enjoy a distinguished 24-year international career, during which he played a pivotal role in India's success against every other Test-playing nation.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Sunil Gavaskar roughs up 'lame' ECB for putting Anderson's name ahead of Tendulkar: 'His record nowhere close to Sachin'
Jun 22, 2025 04:01 PM IST The controversy over renaming the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy continues to simmer. After widespread criticism of the England Cricket Board's decision to retire the iconic Pataudi name, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the board for placing James Anderson's name before Sachin Tendulkar's. The much-awaited silverware was unveiled by the two greats themselves on the eve of the five-Test series between India and England. But the Little Master argues that Tendulkar's cricketing legacy far surpasses Anderson's, despite the alphabetical order placing Anderson's 'A' before Tendulkar's 'T'. Sunil Gavaskar wants the silverware to be called the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy (PTI/ANI) "The ECB is fully entitled to call the series by any name they choose but for most, if not all, Indian cricket lovers it is jarring to know that Anderson's name comes first. Not only is Sachin Tendulkar along with Kapil Dev the greatest Indian cricketer, but also senior to Anderson by more than a dozen years. He is numero uno as far as runs and centuries are concerned in Test cricket but also at the one-day level too he has more runs than anybody else. Anderson is third in the list of wicket takers in Test cricket and his record is nowhere as good as Tendulkar in one-day cricket," Gavaskar wrote in his column for the Mid-Day. Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar breaks silence on Anderson-Tendulkar trophy controversy "Tendulkar is also part of a World cup-winning team which Anderson has not been. Jimmy Anderson was a terrific bowler but mainly in English conditions and his record away is nowhere near as good as Tendulkar's is. So, by all accounts Tendulkar's name should come first. This argument that they are going by the letters of the alphabet where the letter A comes before T is such a lame one for there's simply no comparison with what Tendulkar has done and achieved and what Anderson has for their respective countries. Please don't misunderstand, there's massive respect for Anderson but as an Indian, for me Tendulkar will always be above him. I also urge all Indian cricket lovers including the Indian media to call it the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy." Gavaskar suggests another change Gavaskar also expressed reservations about the newly introduced Pataudi Medal of Excellence, which the ECB will award to the winning captain. Following the BCCI and Tendulkar's efforts to preserve the Pataudi legacy, the English board opted to introduce the medal rather than fully retiring the Pataudi name. However, Gavaskar argues that honouring the Player of the Match with the medal would be more fitting than awarding it to the winning captain. "The announcement of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy also said that respect would be given to the Pataudis by having a medallion for the captain of the team winning the series. Why the captain and what if the series is drawn? That's why it would have been better to have had a Pataudi medal for the man of the match for every Test, culminating in the Pataudi Trophy for the player of the series. This way, the Pataudis will be remembered after every Test match played as well as after the series is finished in England," added Gavaskar, the former India captain.
