The five-match series between hosts England and India for the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended in a 2-2 draw with the Shubman Gill-led visitors pulling off a thrilling 6-run victory in the series finale at The Oval on Monday. Check out the combined XI at the end of the series here.
England captain Ben Stokes and his Indian counterpart Shubman Gill shared the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after an exhilarating five-match Test series between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw. Reuters
KL Rahul finished as the third-highest run-scorer in the series with 532 runs at an average of 53.20, collecting two centuries and as many fifties along the way. APBen Duckett, who had smashed a superb 149 in England’s successful chase of 371 at Headingley, collected 462 runs in the series at an average of 51.33. ReutersShubman Gill finished as the leading run-scorer in his maiden series as India Test captain, collecting 754 runs at an average of 75.40, collecting four centuries along the way including a majestic 269 at Edgbaston. ReutersJoe Root went past multiple career milestones during the course of the series and eventually finished as the second highest run-scorer with 537 runs at an average of 67.12, collecting three centuries along the way. ReutersHarry Brook, adjudged England’s Player of the Series by India head coach Gautam Gambhir, scored 481 runs at an average of 53.44, collecting two centuries and as many fifties along the way. APRishabh Pant, who had scored 479 runs in four matches at 68.42 with the help of two tons and three fifties, enters this XI as the designated wicketkeeper-batter. AFPAll-rounder Ben Stokes, who leads this combined XI, not only finished as the third-highest wicket-taker with 17 scalps, he also scored 304 runs which included a memorable 141 at Old Trafford. APAll-rounder Ravindra Jadeja had a stunning run with the bat, collecting 516 runs at an average of 86 with the help of a century and five fifties, four of them on the trot, besides collecting seven wickets with his left-arm spin. ReutersJasprit Bumrah played only three games and wasn’t as clinical as he was in Australia, but managed to finish fourth in the wicket-takers’ list with 14 wickets at an average of 26 regardless, collecting two five-fors along the way. Image: APMohammed Siraj was the heart of India’s inspired bowling performance in the series, especially in their victories at Edgbaston and The Oval, finishing as the leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets which includes two five-fors. APJosh Tongue had an impressive run as he finished England’s leading wicket-taker with 19 wickets in just three Tests, including a five-for at The Oval. AP
 "England captain Ben Stokes and his Indian counterpart Shubman Gill shared the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy after an exhilarating five-match Test series between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw. Reuters")