ICC Trophies & Tours

Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy

This trophy, introduced for India’s 2025 tour of England, has not yet been contested. Its creation merged the history of the Pataudi and Anthony De Mello Trophies into one, named after James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar to honor two legends. The change sparked debate in both nations, with traditionalists lamenting the loss of the Pataudi name, but broadcasters and sponsors welcomed a unified, modern brand.

The upcoming inaugural edition is already commercially significant, with the ECB negotiating expanded TV rights with Indian broadcasters, reflecting the enormous Indian market. The expectation is for packed grounds across England, given the Indian diaspora’s influence on ticket sales.

Pataudi Trophy

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's first Test match in 1932, Marylebone Cricket Club commissioned a new trophy in 2007. Jocelyn Burton, a London silversmith, created the award at her Holborn studio. At Jocelyn's show in November & December 2012 at Bentley & Skinner in London, the Trophy was on display. To hold the Pataudi Trophy, a team must win a series. In the event of a tie, the previous winners keep the trophy. India has won one full Pataudi Trophy series, England has won three, and one series has ended in a tie.

For the Pataudi Trophy in England in 2021, the series ended 2-2 after the final Test, delayed by COVID-19, was played in 2022. India’s victory at Lord’s sparked passionate scenes among travelling Indian fans, reflecting how diaspora support now significantly influences the atmosphere and commercial pull of overseas tours. England eventually drew level in the rescheduled match at Edgbaston, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow starring.

Anthony De Mello Trophy

From 5 October 1951 to 2 March 1952, a cricket team from England that was coordinated by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) toured India. The England squad also participated in first-class matches in Pakistan & Ceylon during this tour. The team was referred to be "England" in Test matches and "MCC" in other contests. Three of the four matches in the Test series were drawn, ending in a 1-1 tie. The MCC toured India, Pakistan, as well as Ceylon in the 1951–1952 season, according to a report from April 1950.

In February and March 2021, the England cricket team traveled to India to compete in five Twenty20 (T20I), three ODI, and four Test matches. India prevailed in the second Test by 317 runs after England won the first by 227 runs, tying the series at 1-1. India won the third Test, a day/night match, by 10 wickets, and it was finished in two days. Due to the defeat, England was no longer able to advance to the World Test Championship title game. India took the series 3-1 after winning the final and fourth Test by innings & 25 runs. India joined New Zealand in the World Test Championship final due to the series victory. The series attracted record viewership on Disney+ Hotstar, showing how digital platforms were overtaking traditional television. Sponsorships also surged, with Byju’s and Dream11 visible across coverage. England’s struggles against spin in subcontinental conditions dominated discussion, reinforcing the home advantage narrative.

Until now 15 Anthony De Mello Trophy series have been played and the recent 2023-2024 series winner is India.

Ganguly-Durjoy Trophy

In February 2017, the Bangladesh cricket team traveled to India to compete in a Test match. The Ganguly-Durjoy Trophy was given to the series in honor of Sourav Ganguly & Naimur Rahman, the respective captains of India & Bangladesh during the country's first-ever Test series in 2000. That was Bangladesh's first visit to India. The visit was originally slated to take place in August 2016, however, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) stated that the first week of February was more likely because of other agreements made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In August 2016, the Test's date was confirmed. The BCCI shifted the date back one day in January 2017. The Test game included the deployment of DRS.

India A and Bangladesh played in a two-day tour match before the Test match. Mushfiqur Rahim, the captain of Bangladesh, downplayed the tour's historic significance, saying "We want to perform in a way that India will keep inviting us. For me, this is just another Test game ". India scored 208 runs to win the Test match. Till now 3 Ganguly-Durjoy Trophy series have been played and the recent 2022-2023 series winner is India.

The most recent India-Bangladesh Test series, contested in 2022, saw India dominate with a 2-0 sweep in Bangladesh. India’s win in Mirpur, where R Ashwin and Shreyas Iyer put on a decisive late partnership, underlined India’s resilience in difficult subcontinental conditions. The series highlighted Bangladesh’s growing fan engagement, with sell-out crowds in Dhaka and Chattogram, though infrastructure complaints about facilities for both players and spectators resurfaced.

Culturally, the rivalry has grown beyond cricket, with Bangladesh’s strong youth following amplifying the matches on social media. From a broadcasting perspective, Star Sports and Gazi TV in Bangladesh ensured the series reached millions, while betting markets saw significant traction due to the unpredictability of Bangladesh’s bowling attack on home turf.

India vs West Indies

India’s 2023 tour of the West Indies included both Tests and limited-overs games, with India winning the Test series 1-0 after rain spoiled one match. The games attracted moderate local attendance but strong digital audiences in India. The West Indies, once a powerhouse, are now financially reliant on hosting India, as BCCI tours generate much-needed revenue for Cricket West Indies through broadcasting rights.

The cultural element was vivid, with Indian fans traveling to Caribbean venues like Trinidad and Dominica, turning matches into carnival-like events. The final Test ended in a draw due to weather, but India’s dominance reaffirmed the widening gap between the two sides.

Freedom Trophy

During December 2021 and January 2022, the Indian cricket team traveled to South Africa to play three Tests & three ODI games. The 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship included the Test matches. India won the opening Test at Centurion Park by 113 runs, becoming the only team to ever win a Test match there. It was also Quinton de Kock's last Test match, as he declared his retirement from Test cricket after the game with immediate effect. By winning the second Test by seven wickets, South Africa tied the overall series. At the Wanderers Stadium, it was the first time South Africa had defeated India in a Test match.

The final and third Test was won by South Africa, likewise by seven wickets, giving them a 2-1 series victory. Virat Kohli announced that he was resigning as India's Test cricket captain the day after the conclusion of the third game.

From a social perspective, this series took place under COVID restrictions, with limited crowds but high TV viewership. Politically, it was significant that the series went ahead despite the Omicron wave, reflecting the close cricketing ties between BCCI and CSA. Betting markets saw heavy volume as the series proved unpredictable, especially with South Africa’s young squad outperforming expectations.

Till now 5 freedom trophy series have been played and the recent 2023-2024 series ended with a draw, while the titleholder remained South Africa, who won the earlier version.

India vs Sri Lanka

The most recent India-Sri Lanka series in early 2023 featured limited-overs matches in India. India dominated, winning the T20I series 2-1 and the ODIs 3-0, with Virat Kohli scoring two centuries in the ODI leg. Crowds in Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram were electric, reflecting the enduring popularity of India-Sri Lanka contests despite the perceived mismatch.

Financially, the series showed the imbalance between the two boards. BCCI’s organizational and sponsorship muscle overshadowed Sri Lanka Cricket, but Sri Lankan players’ strong performances in phases, especially Dasun Shanaka’s batting, kept fans engaged.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The BGT, which began in 1996 as a single Test, has changed over time into a 2-match, 3-match, or 4-match series, which is now the standard. Australia has hosted the BGT seven times thus far, whereas India has hosted it eight times. India has a significant lead over Australia in the 16 matches played so far since they have won the series 9 times versus Australia's 5, with one series ending in a draw the year the trophy was also awarded to India as the holders. India has so won the BGT a total of 11 times.

India has won seven of the nine home series and lost only once, while the Indian squad has recently won two of the nine series and drew one in Australia. A minimum of four of the series have been whitewashed, despite the majority of meetings being quite tough. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has seen 55 tests played in all. Of the 55, Australia has won 20 Test matches, while India has won 24. Eleven of their clashes have ended in draws.

The 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India was among the most anticipated in recent memory, with India winning 2-1 to retain the trophy. Matches in Nagpur, Delhi, Indore, and Ahmedabad drew massive crowds, with the Ahmedabad Test seeing over 100,000 spectators on the opening day. The series also coincided with political optics, as Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese attended together.

Broadcasting numbers shattered records, with Hotstar and JioCinema showing unprecedented streaming traffic. Sponsorship was equally heavy, with multinational brands leveraging the series. Australia’s comeback in Indore made for high drama, but India clinched the series with consistent performances from spinners like Ashwin and Jadeja.

India vs New Zealand

In November and December of 2021, the cricket team from New Zealand toured India to play three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches and two Test matches. The 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship included the Test matches. The tour's schedule was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in September 2021.

The first Test match ended in a tie. Before poor light ended play late on the fifth and final day of the Test match, India needed one wicket to win. With the draw, New Zealand's unbeaten run in Test cricket reached 10 games, the longest run in the competition. Ajaz Patel of New Zealand bowled India out for 325 runs in the second Test, becoming the third bowler in Test cricket history to take all 10 wickets in an innings. But New Zealand was knocked out for just 62 runs in reply. India went on to win the Test series 1-0, winning the match by a margin of 372 runs.

The history and structure of India’s International Trophies are deeply rooted in the country’s rich cricketing heritage, evolving over decades to reflect both global and local influences. The Anthony de Mello Trophy, named after the co-founder of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), marked the beginning of organized Test series in India. Established in 1951, this trophy was first contested between India and England, setting the stage for future bilateral series. Over the years, the BCCI has played a crucial role in organizing these events, ensuring that the scheduling accommodates not only the cricketing calendar but also India's cultural and political landscape.

Cultural influences have always been significant, with festivals and national holidays often aligning with major matches to maximize viewership. For instance, the scheduling of the IPL and international fixtures often considers festivals like Diwali and Holi, where the cricket fever is at its peak. Additionally, the impact of global events such as World Wars and the Cold War era influenced the structure and frequency of international matches. Political relations, particularly with neighboring countries, have also played a role; the scheduling of India-Pakistan matches has often been a sensitive issue, with the Asia Cup sometimes acting as a neutral ground for these high-stakes encounters.

Technological advancements and broadcasting evolution have further shaped the structure of India’s cricket schedule. The advent of satellite television in the 1990s, led by networks like Star Sports, revolutionized cricket broadcasting, allowing for more matches to be scheduled with wider global reach. This period saw an increase in day-night matches, making cricket more accessible to working professionals and expanding the fanbase. The recent integration of digital platforms, like Hotstar and SonyLiv, has also influenced scheduling to cater to the growing number of online viewers who demand flexible viewing options.

Financial considerations and sponsorships have increasingly dictated the structure of these events. The influx of corporate sponsorships in the 21st century, with companies like Pepsi, Paytm, and Dream11, has led to a more commercially-driven schedule, where marquee events like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and Asia Cup are strategically placed to maximize revenue. Gender inclusivity has also become a significant influence, with the BCCI ensuring that the Women’s Asia Cup and other international women’s fixtures receive prime slots in the calendar, reflecting the growing importance of women's cricket in India.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Border-Gavaskar Trophy is named in honor of the two previous captains Allan Border & Sunil Gavaskar of both counties. Cricket matches between the two countries have always been intense affairs. The importance of the series is further fueled by Australia's goal to defeat India in a Test match series in India, something they had not done since 1969–1970 until their success in the 2004–05 series.

This series is advantageous for online betting as well as the connection between the two countries. Gamblers may make money on this series since they can bet on both their preferred teams and players.

Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy

The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy was introduced in mid-2025 as the new Test-series award between India and England, replacing both the Pataudi Trophy (used in England since 2007) and the Anthony de Mello Trophy (used in India since 1951). Named jointly for two of Test cricket’s most iconic figures: Sachin Tendulkar, the highest run-scorer in Test history, and James Anderson, the most prolific fast-bowling wicket-taker, the trophy reflects a bridge between cricketing eras and honors their enduring records. The title of the trophy follows alphabetical convention, a choice that stirred debate; Sunil Gavaskar felt Tendulkar’s name should have appeared first and even encouraged fans to invert the order intentionally. A new symbolic tradition continues the Pataudi legacy: the winning captain receives the Pataudi Medal of Excellence, an idea attributed to Tendulkar himself.

The inaugural series for this trophy began in June 2025 as a five-Test affair in England (part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle), with Shubman Gill captaining a new-generation Indian side after the retirements of legends like Kohli, Sharma, and Ashwin. It was a riveting contest, India pulled off a dramatic six-run win at The Oval in the final Test, but the series ended in a 2-2 draw, meaning no outright winner, with the trophy left undecided. The series generated jaw-dropping statistics: the second-highest aggregate runs in a Test series (7,187), a joint-record 21 centuries, 50 scores of fifty or more, and numerous 300-plus innings across the competition. Shubman Gill stood out with a monumental 754 runs at an average of 83.78, asserting himself as one of India’s most impactful new leaders. His composed captaincy further eased concerns about the post-Kohli era for India’s betting and fan community, positioning him as a reliable successor. The trophy’s creation - coming at a time when cricket’s broadcast and commercial landscapes are booming in India, signals a fresh commercial era too, aligning with increased appetite for high-stakes Test betting and lore-rich rivalries between India and England.

The Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy replaced the following competitions:

• Pataudi Trophy

  The Pataudi Trophy is the aim of the England-India Test cricket series when it takes place in England. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) established the trophy in 2007 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the inaugural England-India Test series played in England in 1932. The cricketing Pataudi family is honored by the trophy's name. The Pataudi family asked for the Pataudi Trophy to be awarded as a trophy in India and England in 2012. The BCCI, however, said that it would not rename the trophy given out in India.

  England took up the Anthony De Mello Trophy in 2012. India won the series 3-1 in 2020–21, preventing England from winning a series there for the first time since 1984–85. This allowed India to qualify for the 2019–21 ICC World Test Championship final.

• Anthony De Mello Trophy

  It is named after a leading member of Indian sport. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hired Anthony de Mello as its first secretary, and he ultimately rose to the position of president. “For sheer cricket administration capability, confidence, and enthusiasm, there was never anyone to equal de Mello," said star Indian batsman Vijay Merchant.

Freedom Trophy

This series is named in honor of the ideals of both countries, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. They both fought for their country and people. Gandhi led the Indian independence campaign in a nonviolent manner, whereas Mandela was a prominent opponent of apartheid who presided as president of South Africa in the 1990s.

Ganguly-Durjoy Trophy

The Ganguly-Durjoy Trophy is a cricket trophy given to Bangladesh and India's victor in a Test series. It was initially given out in 2017. The award is named in honor of the previous captains of their respective nations, Bangladesh's Naimur Rahman Durjoy & India's Sourav Ganguly. There have been 13 Test matches between India and Bangladesh. Of these 13 games, India has won 11 of them, while Bangladesh has won only once.

India vs New Zealand

From their first meeting in 1955 to the present, the India-New Zealand Test series has been characterized by a deep and developing rivalry spanning several decades. This series, which reflects the shifting nature of international cricket, has grown over time into a major fixture in the cricket calendar. Along with the sport's greater growth, the series' structure has also changed, especially with the addition of the ICC World Test Championship.

At first, the series followed a more traditional pattern, with teams playing lengthy, multi-match series that may go on for many months. India dominated the early matches, particularly at home where they had the benefit of their accustomed conditions and spin-friendly surfaces. On the other hand, New Zealand was successful when playing at home, due to the seaming and swinging surfaces, which suited their strong fast-bowling strength.

A new dimension was added to the series in 2019 with the introduction of the ICC World Test Championship, where each match has an important impact on points and rankings within the championship cycle. This has given the series more competitiveness because both teams want to make it to the championship final in addition to achieving bilateral victory. Because the World Test Championship series has a shorter format and often consists of two to three matches, each game is more important and intense than the others.

India vs West Indies

India and the West Indies began full international competition soon after World War II when the West Indies toured India in 1948–1949; the first Test of that series was played at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi (10–14 November 1948), and that tour established the pattern of long-format, multi-match tours between the two boards. Today those bilateral series are negotiated directly between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) but sit inside the ICC’s Future Tours Programme (FTP), which provides the broad international windows and obligations that shape who hosts whom and when. The rivalry was reframed several times by cricket history: the West Indies’ period of global dominance in the 1970s and 1980s under captains such as Clive Lloyd and stars like Viv Richards made every India tour a high-stakes sporting and cultural event, while famous India home venues such as Eden Gardens produced memorable turning points in bilateral contests.

Off the field the series illustrates how broadcasting, money and global markets have reshaped fixtures and formats. The Kerry Packer World Series Cricket breakaway of 1977 forced professional pay and TV-style presentation into the mainstream, and the later satellite-TV boom in the 1990s turned India-centred rights into the sport’s biggest revenue engine; both changes filtered down to how India-West Indies tours were scheduled, financed and packaged for broadcast. More recently boards have added neutral/third markets and shorter white-ball legs to traditional tours to capture diaspora audiences and streaming revenues - for example India’s multi-format visits including T20s staged partly in the United States reflect CWI and BCCI commercial choices and the lure of overseas gate and broadcast income. For readers who follow market signals, these structural factors matter: venue (turning or quick pitches), which formats are front-loaded, and whether top players are released early for T20 leagues all change team selection and odds movement across a tour.

India vs Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s arrival as a Test nation in 1981 and its first full Test (England vs Sri Lanka, Colombo, February 17–21, 1982) created a formal neighbourly rivalry that moved quickly from occasional fixtures to an intensive bilateral programme; India hosted Sri Lanka later in 1982 (the teams met at Chennai/Chepauk on the Sri Lanka tour of India in 1982–1983), and since then multi-format tours have been regular features of the South Asian calendar. Two landmark tournaments show how the relationship has mattered beyond bilateral results: Sri Lanka’s surprise rise to become 1996 World Cup champions rewired expectations about subcontinental cricketing styles, and India’s victory over Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final at Wankhede Stadium became part of the modern shared narrative between the neighbours.

The India–Sri Lanka fixture is also a useful case study in how geography and culture shape cricket outcomes. Sri Lankan venues such as Galle and parts of Colombo historically favour spin and slow-turning tracks, a fact that has driven home-team selection, tactical planning and viewer interest for decades; those pitch signatures can tilt series dynamics and in-play betting volatility on any given day. The political and commercial logic has a twist too: co-hosting and ICC events (1996 being the classic example) boosted Sri Lanka’s broadcasting and sponsorship profile, while the modern commercial era and streaming consolidations around big rights holders have shaped when and how India and Sri Lanka schedule tours. Most recently Sri Lanka’s surprise ODI-series victory over India in August 2024 underlined that bilateral form can shift quickly and that recent, ground- and squad-specific trends are often the best short-term signals for following a series.

India’s ICC Trophies and Tours, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Freedom Trophy, and the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, represent much more than cricket matches. They are living symbols of the nation’s deep connection to the sport, blending rich history with modern dynamics and intense rivalries. From the early days of the Anthony de Mello Trophy to the present era, each tournament has carried its own story, shaped not just by on-field action but also by cultural, social, and commercial currents that influence fans, players, and organizers alike. These events consistently reflect India’s cricketing identity while showcasing its growing weight on the global stage.

The last editions of these tournaments offered thrilling encounters, dramatic finishes, and moments that became part of cricketing folklore. Fans and bettors witnessed matches where strategy, form, and home conditions played pivotal roles, while broadcasters, sponsors, and digital platforms amplified the reach and excitement. Looking ahead, upcoming editions are expected to maintain this blend of tradition and intensity, with every series offering fresh narratives, tactical intrigue, and opportunities for engagement, especially for those following the betting markets closely.

As these tournaments evolve, so do their commercial, technological, and social dimensions. Greater sponsorship involvement, digital streaming access, and a growing focus on gender inclusivity are reshaping the cricketing landscape. For the Indian betting community, staying informed about squad selections, pitch conditions, and historical trends can provide valuable insights, while also enhancing appreciation of the game itself. Ultimately, India’s international trophies remain the pinnacle of competitive cricket, combining heritage, excitement, and opportunity in equal measure.

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