The Pataudi legacy will continue to be a part of the India-England Test series, as the captain of the winning side in the upcoming five-match contest will be awarded a special medal named in honour of the royal family.

The development comes in the wake of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) decision to rename the Pataudi Trophy as the Tendulkar-Anderson trophy, a move that sparked backlash, notably from former India captain Sunil Gavaskar, who himself has a Test series named in his honour.

However, the situation took a respectful turn when Sachin Tendulkar reportedly reached out to the ECB, expressing that the Pataudi name should remain associated with the iconic rivalry. ICC chairman Jay Shah is also understood to have played a key role in ensuring the legacy of the Pataudis is preserved.