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.
 
 
2024 IND v ENG Tests

Going into the series, England had been playing the Bazball style of cricket for over two years. They had won 13 of the 18 Tests. This tour to India was the first critical examination of Bazball in bowler friendly conditions.

The key highlights was this tour were:

  • Yashashvi Jaiswal: Emerged as a standout performer, Jaiswal’s 712 runs across the series underscored his potential as a future mainstay in India’s batting lineup.
  • RavinAshwin: Celebrated his 100th Test with a stellar 9-wicket haul in the final match, reinforcing his status as one of India’s premier spinners.
    England’s Performance: After a promising start with a win in the first Test, England struggled to maintain momentum, facing challenges against India’s spin attack and consistent batting. They lost comprehensively 1-4.

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