IND vs ENG Test Series / Sachin-Anderson will dominate the India-England series, a historic decision has been taken

After IPL 2025, now the India-England Test series is awaited, which will start from June 20. This time Rohit, Virat and Ashwin will not be in the team. A new thrill is being added to the series in the form of the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, which can be introduced for the first time at Headingley.

IND vs ENG Test Series: The excitement of IPL 2025 had just subsided that now the eyes of cricket lovers are fixed on another historic clash—the much-awaited 5-Test series between India and England, which is starting from June 20. But this time the contest is not only on the field, but also about a new chapter of history and legacy. For the first time, legends like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin will not play in this series, due to which this series is considered to be the beginning of a new era in India's Test cricket.

Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy: Honor in the name of two great players

A big decision has been taken to make this historic series more special. According to a BBC Sport report, now the Test series between India and England will be dedicated to two legendary cricketers—Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson. Now the trophy of this match will be called "Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy".

When the first Test starts on June 20 at the iconic Headingley ground in Leeds, the new trophy is likely to be unveiled on the same day. Although the England Cricket Board (ECB) has not yet officially announced it, this historic moment will be made public soon. It is expected that both Sachin and Anderson will be present at the trophy unveiling and will honor the winning team.

Farewell to Pataudi Trophy, new era begins

Till now the Test series played against India in England was known as the Pataudi Trophy. It was started by the England Cricket Board and it was a symbol of honoring the Nawab Pataudi family. But recently the ECB informed the Pataudi family that this trophy will no longer be continued, opening the way for this new trophy of the new era.

On the other hand, the Anthony De Mello Trophy is given in Test matches played in India. In such a situation, a big question is whether BCCI and ECB will now decide to play the entire bilateral Test series under a unified trophy – Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy? If this happens, it will be the beginning of a big cultural and sports heritage in India-England cricket history.

New era of cricket

There is more excitement about this Test series because now young talents will be seen on the field, who are ready to prove themselves in this long format of cricket. India's new Test team will now create its own legacy - without Rohit, Virat and Ashwin. This change is both a challenge and an opportunity.