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England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has drawn flak for its decision to rename the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy for the Test series between the two countries.

Several former cricketers, fans, and the family of Pataudi were unhappy with the call, terming it an attempt to end the legacy of great cricketers.

Even the great Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar wrote to ECB over the matter eventually ensuring that the Pataudi name remained connected to the famous rivalry, with the winning captain of the assignment set to get a Pataudi medal.

However, former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri backed ECB's de...