India and England tied the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2. Shubman Gill and Harry Brook won Player of the Series awards, one from each team, based on the opposition coaches’ choices. Gill scored 754 runs, while Brook scored 481. This series marked the rebranding of the historic rivalry.
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Rishabh Pant is out of the final Test against England due to a foot fracture sustained during the fourth Test. Despite the injury, he played with remarkable courage, scoring a half-century. Coach Gautam Gambhir praised Pant’s inspiring spirit and legacy.
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India drew the fourth Test against England thanks to centuries from Jadeja, Sundar, and Gill in the second innings. The team battled back from a precarious position after early wickets. England leads the series 2-1, with the final Test at The Oval.
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Shardul Thakur returned to the Indian team but bowled only five overs in the Manchester Test, the fewest among pacers. He scored 41 runs with the bat. He deflected questions about his limited bowling role to captain Shubman Gill, implying it was the captain’s decision.
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England elected to bowl first against India in the fourth Test. India made three changes, including Sai Sudharsan and debutant Anshul Kamboj. England replaced Shoaib Bashir with Liam Dawson.
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England edged out India by 22 runs in a dramatic Lord’s Test, taking a 2–1 series lead. Ravindra Jadeja’s fighting 61 wasn’t enough as Ben Stokes and Shoaib Bashir sealed the tense win on Day 5, capping a fiery, hard-fought contest.
View More Lord’s Thriller: England Beat India by 22 Runs, Lead Series 2–1
England posted 387 in their first innings at Lord’s, powered by Joe Root’s 37th Test century. Jasprit Bumrah starred for India with a five-wicket haul. In reply, India ended Day 2 at 145/3, with KL Rahul holding firm on 53*. The visitors trail by 242 runs heading into Day 3.
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