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.
 
 
2012 IND v ENG Tests

England under Alastair Cook toured India led by M S Dhoni for a 4 Test series from 15 November – 17 December 2012. England won the series 2–1 (1 match drawn).

This was England's first Test series win in India since 1984–85. The Top Performers were:

England

  • Alastair Cook: 562 runs (3 centuries, Player of the Series)
  • Kevin Pietersen: 338 runs (including a match-winning 186 in Mumbai)
  • Monty Panesar: 17 wickets (in 3 Tests)
  • Graeme Swann: 20 wickets

India

  • Cheteshwar Pujara: 438 runs
  • MS Dhoni: 3 half-centuries
  • Pragyan Ojha: 20 wickets
  • R Ashwin: 14 wickets and valuable lower-order runs

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