India in England 2026/27

The India in England series is a bilateral international cricket fixture rather than a domestic competition. Organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), it sits at the highest level of international cricket. This arrangement is distinct from domestic leagues like the County Championship or global tournaments such as the ICC World Cup. The series acts as a core component of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC), offering points that influence the standings for both national teams.

The format varies by tour, but the most recent major men's senior tour in 2025 consisted of five Test matches. These are played in a single round-robin series structure. There is no promotion or relegation involved, as the participants are national teams. The 2025 series marked the inaugural contest for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. This new name replaced the Pataudi Trophy for Tests in England and the Anthony de Mello Trophy for Tests in India. The trophy was renamed to honor James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar. The series ended in a 2-2 draw.

Notable reforms include the standardization of the trophy name in 2025 to create a unified identity for the rivalry. Previously, the rivalry was split by host nation. The 2025 series featured venues including Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord's, Old Trafford, and The Oval. The series is distinguished from domestic cricket by the international status of participants and the WTC points implications. Historically, England has led the Test head-to-head, but India has dominated ODIs and T20Is. India's first Test series win in England occurred in 1971, followed by wins in 1986 and 2007. The 2021 series was significant as it ended a 49-year drought. The 2011 ODI World Cup final, while co-hosted by England, was held in India, marking India's second World Cup title.