England bowling legend James Anderson has stated that he felt out of place sharing his name on a trophy with the batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar. The veteran also said that he holds Tendulkar in high regard and shared that he finds it hard to believe when others speak about his stunning England career.

Anderson said to Sky Sports Cricket, “I feel completely out of place when I see myself alongside him with the trophy. As I said, I hold him in such high regard. It is strange that when people talk about what I have achieved in cricket, like when I hear about it as if someone’s talking about someone else if that makes sense like I don’t feel it is me who has achieved all this. It sounds really strange, but that is how my head works. I just can’t quite believe the things that come with playing such a long time”.

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A day before the start of the England vs India five-match Test series, both James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar were present in London for the trophy unveiling as well. The retired speedster had also said at the time that it was a proud moment for him and his family to have a trophy named after him as well.

“It’s a proud moment for me and my family to have this iconic series named after Sachin and myself. The rivalry between our two nations has always been something special, full of history, intensity and unforgettable moments,” James Anderson concluded