BCCI Requests ECB to Honor Pataudi's Legacy with Individual Award
BCCI urges ECB to name an individual award after MK Pataudi following the renaming of the India-England Test series trophy.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has requested the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to name an individual award after the legendary cricketer MK Pataudi. This request comes after the India-England Test series was renamed from the Pataudi Trophy to the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. MK Pataudi, affectionately known as 'Tiger,' was one of India's most charismatic captains, leading the team to historic victories, including India's first overseas Test win in New Zealand. Despite his achievements, the renaming of the series trophy has sparked disappointment within Pataudi's family. His daughter, Soha, expressed hope that her father's contributions to Indian cricket would be recognized in another way. The ECB is considering modern naming conventions similar to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but the BCCI aims to ensure Pataudi's legacy endures.