Recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between India and England A thrilling five match series ended in a balanced 2–2 draw, marked by stellar individual performance and nail-biting competitions. Reflection on this entertaining series, former Indian cricketer and commentator Akash Chopra Curate a joint XI with the best artists from both sides. His selection not only highlights the top talents that performed excellently, but also on amazing exclusion Washington beautifulWho specially contributed, but missed the final lineup.
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Indian batting sensation is at the forefront of Chopra’s joint XI Shubman GillWhich was the most run-scorer of the series, including 754 runs in ten innings, including four centuries. His innings was a masterclass in stability and flexibility, making him an indispensable pick in the middle order. With him, opener Yashsvi Jaiswal Claiming two centuries and two half-centuries, earned a place for its impressive stability. KL Rahul Completing the top order, he was awarded for over 500 runs, with two hundreds and two half -centuries.
On the English side, the batting is anchored by the backbone Root At number 3, England’s best and most reliable run-scorer in the series is recognized. Harry Brook Confirming his growing reputation, he was also selected for his neck to save England’s innings under difficult circumstances. Wicketkeeper slot is filled by India Rishabh PantAlso praised for his fearless approach, when a broken leg nursing, his commitment and an example of the ability to play.
Between all -rounders, balance is maintained with England Ben stokes And of India Ravindra jadejaChopra accepted the continuity displayed with the bat, despite the relatively quiet series with the ball, choosing it on the promising beautiful. Paes battery includes India Jasprit Bumrah And Mohammad SirajLater is the highest wicket -taking person with 23 wickets, which reflects his tireless bowling stamina and match -winning mantra. England Josh tongue Complete the trio of the seamers, selected for his wicket-taking abilities despite occasionally.
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Akash Chopra’s remarkable lapse and strategic decision in the best XI
The absence of beautiful and Prasad krishna Given their impressive performance during the series from Chopra’s joint XI, lift the eyebrows. Beautiful, which was influenced by both bat and ball, which included a century and significant lower-order run, Jadeja’s batting stability and perhaps were excluded from the ideas of team balance. Similarly, Prasad krishnaThose who had shown the promise with the ball, missed the possibility of the competition for the pace bowling slot, Bumrah, Siraj, and the choice of the tongue was preferred for their match-winning adventures.
Chopra’s team selection reflects a strategic priority of match effects on form, stability and capacity. His emphasis on players who not only scored runs, but did it when it matters the most, and the bowlers took consecutive wickets, showing a calculation outlook from two competitive teams to create a malignant Xi.
Akash Chopra’s best XI of Eng vs IND 2025 Series
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Joe Root, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Josh tongue
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