India vs England Test Series Begins on June 20: Winner to Receive Pataudi Medal

India vs England Test Series: A Historic Rivalry Continues

The much-anticipated India vs England Test series is set to begin on June 20, 2025, at Headingley, Leeds. This five-match series marks a historic shift, as the Pataudi Trophy has been retired and replaced with the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, honoring cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson.

However, despite the renaming of the trophy, the Pataudi Medal will still be awarded to the winning captain, ensuring that Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s legacy remains intact.

“The Pataudi Medal will continue to be awarded to the winning captain, preserving the legacy of one of India’s greatest cricketers,” confirmed an ECB official.

India vs England Test Series Schedule:

1st Test: June 20-24, Headingley, Leeds
2nd Test: June 28-July 2, Lord’s, London
3rd Test: July 6-10, Edgbaston, Birmingham
4th Test: July 14-18, Old Trafford, Manchester
5th Test: July 22-26, The Oval, London

Why Was the Pataudi Trophy Replaced?

The Pataudi Trophy, named after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was traditionally awarded to the winner of the India-England Test series hosted in England. However, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) decided to rebrand the series as the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, honoring two of the most iconic players in cricket history.

Who Were Pataudi, Tendulkar, and Anderson?

• Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi – Former Indian captain, led India to its first overseas Test victory in 1967.
• Sachin Tendulkar – The highest run-scorer in Test cricket with 15,921 runs.
• James Anderson – England’s highest wicket-taker, with 704 Test wickets, the most by a fast bowler.

Despite the controversy surrounding the renaming, Sachin Tendulkar himself pushed for Pataudi’s legacy to be preserved, leading to the continuation of the Pataudi Medal.

India vs England Squads for the 2025 Test Series

India’s Squad:

• Shubman Gill (C)
• Rishabh Pant (VC & WK)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• KL Rahul
• Sai Sudharsan
• Abhimanyu Easwaran
• Karun Nair
• Nitish Reddy
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Dhruv Jurel (WK)
• Washington Sundar
• Shardul Thakur
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Mohd. Siraj
• Prasidh Krishna
• Akash Deep
• Arshdeep Singh
• Kuldeep Yadav

England’s Squad:

• Ben Stokes (C)
• Shoaib Bashir
• Jacob Bethell
• Harry Brook
• Brydon Carse
• Sam Cook
• Zak Crawley
• Ben Duckett
• Jamie Overton
• Ollie Pope
• Joe Root
• Jamie Smith (WK)
• Josh Tongue
• Chris Woakes

A New Chapter in India-England Cricket History

The India vs England Test series promises to be a thrilling battle, with both teams eager to claim the new Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. While the Pataudi Trophy has been retired, the Pataudi Medal ensures that the legendary cricketer’s legacy remains alive.

As the series kicks off on June 20, cricket fans worldwide will be watching closely to see who emerges victorious in this historic rivalry.

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