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New Delhi: England fast bowler James Anderson admitted that he feels completely inappropriate to see his name on a trophy alongside a legend like Sachin Tendulkar. He called it an incredible honour and called Sachin one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Patoudi Trophy renamed The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has renamed the Test series between India and England as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Earlier the matches played on English soil were played for the Pataudi Trophy which was named after Indian captains Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi and his son Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. It is an honour to be associated with Sachin Anderson said in a conversation with Sky Sports It is not just that you have a trophy in your name but it is an honour for me to be associated with a player like Sachin Tendulkar whom I consider the greatest cricketer of all time. He further said I saw him as a child played against him. He carried the burden of the countrys expectations during his career and even after that. It is unbelievable for me to share this trophy with him. Most experienced players of Test cricket Both Sachin and Anderson are considered among the most experienced players in the history of Test cricket. While Tendulkar played 200 Test matches Anderson has represented England in 188 Tests and taken 704 wickets. He faced Sachin several times in the late 2000s. Andersons view on his career The 42-year-old Anderson also shared that he sometimes feels isolated from the career he has made. He said It is strange when people talk about the records I have achieved in my cricket it seems as if someone else is talking. Status of the last Test and series Anderson bid farewell to his illustrious career last year so that Englands new fast bowling generation can get a chance. England currently lead the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-1 and the fourth Test will begin in Manchester on Wednesday.