Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy launch delayed as a result of Ahmedabad air tragedy

A mixed picture of Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson
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The launch of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for the upcoming Take a look at collection between India and England has been delayed as a result of latest airline tragedy in Ahmedabad which led to 275 deaths.

Beforehand referred to as the Pataudi Trophy in honour of former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, the choice to rename it as Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (ATT) was taken by the host England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

“Sure, the launch of ATT Trophy (which was to be held initially on June 14) has been delayed as a result of latest tragedy in Ahmedabad. It has not been cancelled. Hopefully, there will probably be a launch in subsequent few days simply earlier than the beginning of the collection,” a BCCI official instructed PTI on circumstances of anonymity.

Greater than 50 British nationals additionally misplaced their lives within the crash. The Air India flight 171 was travelling to London and crashed inside minutes of take off.

The renaming of the trophy is an ode to 2 dwelling legends, England pacer James Anderson and Indian batting nice Sachin Tendulkar. The collection beginning June 20 in Leeds will characteristic 5 Take a look at matches.

It has additionally been learnt that the ECB has acquired a request from the BCCI to retain the Pataudi connection to the collection by having a person honour named after him.

As per sources, Tendulkar and ICC chairman Jay Shah need Pataudi’s identify to stay related to the marquee collection holding in thoughts the late captain’s contribution to Indian cricket.