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Kapil Dev Reacts on Pataudi Trophy Renamed Controversy: The Indian team is currently on a tour of England. Where a five -match Test series is to be played between India and England. Whose first Test match is going to start from June 20. A dispute has been associated with this Test series. Which is not taking the name of finishing. The dispute is about changing the name of the Pataudi Trophy. Which was started by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

The ECB had decided to change the series from the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Which was also criticized by many legendary cricketers. Now one of the greatest captains of Indian cricket and 1983 World Cup winner Kapil Dev has reacted strongly to this.

Kapil Dev’s response

Kapil reacted sharply to the decision while speaking to the news agency PTI during an event organized by Three Sixty in memory of Kapil Dev (Kapil Dev )’s historic unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe in the World Cup 1983. Kapil Dev described this change as “strange” and said that he found this decision “strange”.

Kapil Dev said, “It seems a little strange … like, what happens? But it is fine, everything goes on in cricket. Finally it does not matter. Cricket is cricket. Cricket on the field should be the same.” This comment by Kapil Dev emphasizes that changing the name should not affect the original form of the game.

History of Pataudi Trophy

The Pataudi Trophy was named Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, one of the greatest captains of Indian cricket. It was established as an award for the winner of the Test series played in England in 2007. The Indo-England cricket scene has a deep connection with the name Pataudi. Both Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansoor captained India and also played county cricket in England, which strengthened cricket relations between the two countries.

How many times has India won the Pataudi Trophy?

The Pataudi Trophy began in 2007. Which is played on the soil of England. The Pataudi Trophy has been played five times so far. In which India has the privilege of winning only the first edition. After this, England has been successful in winning the Pataudi Trophy three times in a row. The Pataudi Trophy was 2021 draw. Due to which the trophy remained with England.