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.
 
 
1984/85 IND v ENG Tests

England led by David Gower toured India for a 5-match Test series between November 1984 and February 1985. Sunil Gavaskar was the Indian skipper.

The series was significantly impacted by political events in India when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated. England won the series 2–1, a rare triumph in India.

The Top Performers were:

Batting 

  • Mike Gatting (ENG) – 333 runs
  • Mohinder Amarnath (IND) – 264 runs
  • Graeme Fowler (ENG) – 260 runs 

Bowling 

  • Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (IND) – 12 wickets (in just 2 Tests)
  • Neil Foster (ENG) – 14 wickets
  • Norman Cowans (ENG) – 13 wickets

 

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