Before any ball was bowled, this series had prestige written all over it:
In 2025, the traditional Pataudi Trophy was retired and replaced by the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, honoring England’s all-time pacer James Anderson and India’s run-machine Sachin Tendulkar.
A bilateral series never carried this much symbolism—or history.
The 5-match contest was set between India (captain: Shubman Gill) and England (captain: Ben Stokes), spanning June 20 to August 4 in England.
Every Test became more than just cricket—it was about pride, legacy, and competitive ideology.
