‘Simply Not Invited?’ Sunil Gavaskar Slams ECB; Breaks Silence on Sachin Tendulkar-James Anderson’s Controversial Absence From Trophy Presentation

Upgraded 12 August 2025 at 11:44 IST

Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy: It was unexpected to not see Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson throughout the prize discussion at the Oval.

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Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy: On the last day at the Oval, after India had actually won and the series was levelled -it was unexpected to see Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson not there to offer the prize called after them to the 2 captains. Days after the series is over, previous India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has actually offered his 2 cents on the debate. According to Gavaskar, the 2 legends existed and for this reason he is shocked over the relocation.

“This was the first-ever series called after Sachin Tendulkar and Jimmy Anderson, 2 of cricket’s biggest legends. One would have anticipated both to be present to provide the prize to the 2 captains, specifically given that the series ended in a draw,” he stated.

“To the very best of one’s understanding, both remained in England at the time. Were they merely not welcomed? Or was this comparable to what took place in Australia previously this year, when just Allan Border was asked to provide the Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to the fact that Australia had won the series? Given that this England series was drawn, possibly neither was asked to participate in the discussion,” he included.

For India, Mohammed Siraj ended up being the primary male on the last day. He got 9 wickets in the match and was granted the Player of the Match. Siraj bundled out the tail when things got truly tight.

Siraj likewise became the leading wicket-taker of the five-match series. He ended the series with an overall of 23 wickets. Some reckoned he must have been granted the Player of the Series also.