India and England concluded an intense five-Test series for the rebranded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in August 2025, ending in a 2-2 draw. The final Test at The Oval produced a thrilling finish with India securing a narrow six-run victory, marking their closest win by runs in Test cricket history. Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer, delivering a match-winning five-wicket haul (5/104) on the final day, earning widespread praise including from England captain Ben Stokes and cricket legends like Virat Kohli. Siraj's performance was pivotal in India's resurgence despite the absence of senior players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah. India’s captain Shubman Gill led from the front, finishing as the series' leading run-scorer with 754 runs and was named India's player of the series. The series featured record-breaking batting performances, including the second-highest aggregate runs (7,187), joint-most 300-plus team totals (14), and most batters scoring 400-plus runs (9). Both teams demonstrated resilience and sportsmanship throughout the 25 days of competition. The thrilling contest has been hailed as one of the great Test series, with reflections on the future prospects for India's Test coach Gautam Gambhir and the team's ability to build on this success in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship (WTC27) cycle.