According to a sensational report by Cricbuzz, Sachin Tendulkar personally intervened and convinced both the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reconsider their move to rebrand the Pataudi Trophy for the England-India Test series.
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Amid the buzz, Sachin Tendulkar didn’t stay silent and reached out directly to top officials from both BCCI and ECB and expressed his strong reservations over removing a legacy tied so deeply to India’s cricketing roots. After Tendulkar’s intervention, ICC Chairman Jay Shah also forced the ECB to rethink.
Pataudi link confirmed to be retained after Sachin Tendulkar and Jay Shah's intervention
An ECB official was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz, “Yes, there is a confirmed plan to retain the Pataudi link in the England-India series.”
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History of India vs England in Test Rivalry
Out of 19 test series played in England, India has managed to win just three—in 1971, 1986, and 2007. England, on the other hand, has won 14, while two ended in a draw, including the thrilling 2-2 series in 2021–22. England’s swinging conditions and green pitches have often troubled Indian batters.
India faced some of their worst Test losses in England, including the 5-0 defeat in 1959 and the 4-0 loss in 2011. Over the years, the India-England rivalry has grown stronger, with each match carrying pride, history, and the hunger to prove who’s better in the longest format of the game.
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