England Prepares for Win-Or-Bust Ashes After Intense India Series

England's recent 2-2 Test series draw with India, known as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, was a fiercely contested and intense battle that has set high expectations for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia. England captain Ben Stokes' injury absence was felt deeply, highlighting his importance to the team, though he is expected to be fit for the Ashes. Head coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged that while the series was a fair reflection of both teams' efforts, England still has areas to improve before facing Australia's strong bowling attack in November. Former spinner Monty Panesar emphasized the need for England to bat big totals against Australia, warning against careless play. The series has been praised by many, including McCullum and former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, as one of the best and most gripping in recent memory, even suggested to surpass the 2005 Ashes in excitement. England will need to manage injuries like Chris Woakes' lengthy absence and focus on resilience as they prepare for the Ashes, with McCullum optimistic about their chances if they can build on lessons learned from the India series.