India and England announced a new trophy for their Test series to honour two of cricket’s biggest stars. The BCCI and ECB have introduced the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. It’s replacing the Pataudi Trophy (used in England) and the Anthony De Mello Trophy (used in India).

India and England will use the new trophy for every Test series between them, starting with the five-match series in England this summer. The trophy shows the faces and signatures of James Anderson, who took the most wickets as a fast bowler, and Sachin Tendulkar, who scored the most runs in Test cricket.

Tendulkar said Test cricket built his career and taught him key life lessons. Anderson called the honour personal and said it reflects the strong rivalry and respect between the two teams.

The trophy celebrates the effort, respect, and long history between India and England. The cricket boards also introduced the Pataudi Medal, which will go to the winning captain at the end of each series. 

Anderson took 149 wickets against India in 39 matches, while Tendulkar scored 2,535 runs in 32 games against England. ‘They lit up the game with brilliant performances that have inspired millions,�?said BCCI's secretary Devajit Saikia. Both players inspired millions through their skill and dedication.

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Ravi Shastri made a big call in 2019. While serving as India’s head coach, he told Rohit Sharma to open in Test matches. Shastri saw Rohit's performance in the 2019 men's cricket World Cup, scoring five hundreds and topping the run charts.

Rohit accepted the challenge. In his first match as a Test opener, he scored a twin century and looked right at home. He started strong and kept going. From that point, he scored 9 of his 12 Test hundreds as an opener.

Shastri said Rohit liked batting early and had all the shots to handle fast bowlers. He praised Rohit for working hard on his technique, mainly during the England tour. 

Rohit retired from Test cricket last week. He finished with 4,301 runs, 12 hundreds, and 18 fifties in 67 matches. His success at the top didn’t come by luck. It came from a smart move and intense effort.

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Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket. He shared the news on Instagram days after Rohit Sharma stepped down from playing the same format. With both players out, India faces a tough tour of England without their top two players.

Kohli shared ‘As I step away from this format, it's not easy—but it feels right.�?Famous names from their other respective sports such as Novak Djokovic and Harry Kane praised Kohli, showing how far his fame reaches beyond cricket.

Kohli’s journey started when he led India to win the Under-19 World Cup in 2008. Soon after, he joined the senior team and made his Test debut in 2011. He became known for his strong attitude, bold style, and passion.

He led India in 68 Test matches and won 40 of them. He scored 9,230 runs in Tests, ranking fourth among Indian batters in history. As Kohli retires from Test cricket, fans hope to see him continue to shine in other formats.

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India’s Test captain Rohit Sharma announced his exit from his red-ball career. The 38-year-old star shared the news on his Instagram story on Wednesday, May 7. His decision is effective immediately, just weeks before India’s next Test series against England which starts on June 20.

Rohit bid goodbye after playing 67 tough Test matches, scoring 4,301 runs at an average of 40.57. He also notched up 12 centuries, with a career-best of 212 points. While he stayed strong in the white-ball format, his Test form dipped. He made just one century in his last 19 innings.

Rohit wrote in his post, ‘It's been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites�? He had already quit T20Is after guiding India to their 2024 T20 World Cup win. Now, he plans to focus more on ODIs, where he remains one of India’s top players.

The Indian cricket governing body also paid tribute to the veteran online with a post, ‘Thank you, Captain. End of an era in whites�?

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Indian cricket 2025 Punjab captain, Shreyas Iyer, hopes to make a return to the Indian Test team. He did great in the current champions trophy, scoring 243 runs and helping India to win.

Former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin questions whether good Indian cricket play can lead to a test call-up. He asked, 'How can a good Indian cricket lead to a test spot?' Ashwin feels that doing well in T20 should not mean a player gets chosen for tests.

Iyer, known for his strong play in both the Indian cricket league and the Champions Trophy, is eager to prove himself. He wants to be the number 3 batsman for his team in T20s. 'I want to mark my spot,' Iyer said.As the Indian cricket league continues, Iyer’s score could be crucial for his hopes of rejoining the test side. Fans are keen to see if his strong play this season will help him earn a spot on the national team. With every match, Iyer’s skills will be on display, and his aim is clear: perform well in the Indian cricket league and catch the eye of the test selectors. He just needs to show the form required to claim a Test spot.

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