As James Anderson prepares to bring down the curtain on an extraordinary career, England’s greatest fast bowler looked back fondly at his many battles against India—one of cricket’s most storied rivalries.
On the other side of the pitch stood the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, whose 200 Test matches set a benchmark for greatness before his retirement in 2013.
Historically, the India-England Test series has been celebrated under two different names: the Pataudi Trophy when played in England, named after former India captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, and the Anthony de Mello Trophy when held in India, commemorating one of the BCCI’s founding members and its first secretary.
Reflecting on his career, Anderson said playing against India was always a highlight. “There are some great memories. I always loved playing against India. After the Ashes, it was the series England looked forward to the most,” he shared.
He particularly recalled England’s 2007 Test series win in India as a standout achievement. “India is a really tough place to tour, but we managed to win there. That was a really special moment in my career. We had some incredible contests both home and away, facing some of the best players in the world,” Anderson added.
As one era ends, the rich legacy of India-England battles—featuring cricketing legends like Anderson and Tendulkar—continues to inspire the next generation.
