On 25 June 1932, India started its journey in international Cricket as a Test-playing nation, making its debut against England at Lord's. The series is fought over two trophies: 

Anthony de Mello Trophy:
This trophy was awarded for the Test series played between India and England when the series is held in India.
 
Pataudi Trophy:
This trophy was awarded when the Test series between India and England is played in England.
 
In June 2025, the ECB and BCCI decided to award the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy to the winning team.
 
 
2011 ENG v IND Tests

M S Dhoni's Indian's toured England for a 4-Test Series from 21 July – 22 August 2011. England led by Andrew Strauss won the series 4–0 in a humiliating whitewash for the tourists.

With this win, England became the No. 1 ranked Test team in the world (after the 3rd Test). The Top Performers were:

England

  • Alastair Cook: 562 runs
  • Kevin Pietersen: 533 runs
  • Ian Bell: 504 runs
  • Stuart Broad: 25 wickets
  • James Anderson: 21 wickets
  • Tim Bresnan: 16 wickets

India

  • Rahul Dravid: 461 runs (including 3 centuries)
  • Praveen Kumar: 15 wickets

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