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.
 
 
1996 ENG v IND Tests

Mohammad Azharuddin led the Indian team on the 3 Test tour of England. Mike Atherton led England. The series ran from June 6 – July 8, 1996 with England emerging victorious 1-0.

The Top Performers were:

  • Most Runs (India): Sourav Ganguly – 315 runs
  • Most Runs (England): Nasser Hussain – 280 runs
  • Most Wickets (India): Venkatesh Prasad – 11 wickets
  • Most Wickets (England): Dominic Cork – 13 wickets

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