Mohammad Azharuddin twice captained India in England. His average in 1990 ( 85.20) was ten times higher than in 1996 (8.40).

When India drew with England 1-1 in 2002, this was their first drawn series in England. They had won in 1971 and 1986, while losing in other 11.

India's total of 397 in 2002 was the highest ever by any side in the fourth innings at Lord's.

In the second Test at Nottingham in 2002, Parthiv Patel became the youngest ever wicket-keeper to make a Test debut at 17 years 152 days. Interestingly, Parthiv made his debut without even appearing in a single Ranji Trophy match!