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.
 
 
2001 IND v ENG Tests

Nasser Hussain, famously born in Chennai, led the England team on its 2001 tour of India. Sourav Ganguly was the Indian skipper for this 3 Test series that ran from December 3 – December 19, 2001.

India won the series 1-0.

The Top Performers were:

  • Most Runs (India): Sachin Tendulkar – 307 runs
  • Most Runs (England): Michael Vaughan – 218 runs
  • Most Wickets (India): Harbhajan Singh – 13 wickets
  • Most Wickets (England): Ashley Giles – 8 wickets

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