India-England Test Series: If Drawn, Who Gets the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy? Know the Rules

The highly anticipated India vs England Test series is now at a crucial juncture, with the Oval Test set to decide its final outcome. As per the latest rules, if India wins the Oval Test, the series will be drawn—but India still won’t get the trophy.

What is the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy?

The five-match Test series between India and England has been renamed as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, in honor of two legends: James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. With this new title, previous series records hold no influence on the current trophy’s custody.

Who Keeps the Trophy if the Series is Drawn?

As per the rules:

• If the series ends in a draw, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) retains the trophy.

• This is similar to the Ashes, where a drawn series means the trophy stays with the current holders—in this case, England.

• The ECB headquarters is at Lord’s, so the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will remain there if the series is drawn.

Oval Test: A Decider

Currently, the series stands:

• England won in Leeds and Lord’s

• India won in Edgbaston

• Manchester Test ended in a draw

If India wins at the Oval, the series will be tied 2-2—but England will retain the trophy as the current holders.

As of now, England needs just 35 runs with 4 wickets in hand, while India’s hopes rest on the fiery spells of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.