James Anderson on sharing trophy name with Sachin Tendulkar: I feel out of place-OxBig News Network

Legendary England bowler James Anderson has said that he feels out of place sharing his name alongside Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar for the England vs India Test series trophy. The trophy for the England vs India Test series was recently renamed from ‘Pataudi Trophy’ to ‘Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy’ after the two legends from respective countries.

After getting the honour, Anderson has revealed that he feels a bit out of place to have his name alongside Tendulkar out of sheer respect for the Indian legend. The former seamer went on to say that he still feels strange when people talk about his records as he can’t believe what all he’s achieved.

“I feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside him with the trophy. As I said, I hold him in such high regard. It is strange that when people talk about what I have achieved in cricket, like when I hear about it as if someone’s talking about someone else, if that makes sense. Like, I don’t feel it is me who has achieved all this. It sounds really strange, but that is how my head works. I just can’t quite believe the things that come with playing for such a long time,” Anderson said on Sky Sports.

Earlier, after having his name on the trophy, Anderson had called it a proud moment for his family.

“It’s a proud moment for me and my family to have this iconic series named after Sachin and myself. The rivalry between our two nations has always been something special, full of history, intensity and unforgettable moments,” Anderson had said.

Anderson set the standard in his Test career against India. In 39 matches, he took 149 wickets at an average of 25.47, including six five-wicket hauls. He finished his career as the third highest wicket taker in Tests history with 704 wickets from 188 matches at an average of 26.45 and an economy of 2.79.

Meanwhile, the Pataudi family will continue to be associated with the India-England Test series. A newly commissioned Pataudi Medal will be presented to the winning captain of each England–India Test series, starting from the 2025 edition. England are currently leading by 2-1 in the five-match series and the fourth Test is set to begin from July 23 at Old, Trafford in Manchester.

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