The prestigious five-match Test series between India and England is likely to be played under a new name this season. Earlier named after the Indian stalwart Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, there were words going around saying that the trophy might retire this year. And as said, it will be named after two greats, Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson. According to a report by the BBC, the MAK Ali Khan Trophy will be retired and renamed the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, effective from the first Test match on June 20 at Headingley, Leeds. Notably, the series was earlier named after Iftikhar Ali Khan and Mansoor Ali Khan, marking the legacy of the Pataudi family. And it was introduced in 2007, marking the 75th year since India played the first-ever Test match against England. Before it was named the Pataudi Trophy, England and India had played 14 Test series on English soil. Out of those, England emerged victorious in 11, India won 2, and one series ended in a draw. Notably, the India tour of England is named the Anthony de Mello Trophy. Read also: RJ Mahvash honors Punjab’s grit; Chahal played with fractured ribs The Tendulkar-Anderson legacy In 2025, the series will commence honoring the two modern-day greats from the two countries. Sachin Tendulkar, who represented India in 200 Test matches from 1989 to 2013, continues to hold the record for the most runs in Test cricket, amassing 15,921 runs over his illustrious career. On the other hand, James Anderson stands as England’s leading wicket-taker and holds the record for the highest number of wickets taken by a pace bowler in Test history, with a tally of 704 scalps. Since stepping away from international cricket last summer, Anderson has remained actively involved in the sport. He has taken up the role of a bowling consultant for the England team and continues to play for Lancashire in county cricket, having recently renewed his contract. The two cricketing legends faced off in 14 Test encounters, with Anderson managing to dismiss Tendulkar on nine occasions—a record for the most dismissals of the Indian icon by any bowler. This decision to rename the trophy draws parallels with the initiative taken by England and New Zealand last year, when they unveiled the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy in honor of former players Martin Crowe and Graham Thorpe. England went on to clinch that series 2-1.