Nottinghamshire's Championship Triumph and Key International Highlights of 2025 Cricket Season
Nottinghamshire secured the County Championship title in 2025 under the guidance of Peter Moores and the captaincy of Haseeb Hameed. This marks Peter Moores' third county championship victory, having previously led Sussex to a title in 2003 and Lancashire in 2011, demonstrating his adaptability across English first-class cricket. Haseeb Hameed, who had been overlooked twice by England, led Nottinghamshire to the championship at 28 following a domestic resurgence.
On the international stage, the India-England five-match Test series ended in a 2-2 draw, resulting in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy being shared. Mohammed Siraj played a pivotal role in the series, delivering defining performances in the final Test in south London. He bowled the most overs and took the most wickets in the series, including the final wicket of Gus Atkinson to secure the draw. Siraj, a rickshaw driver's son from Hyderabad, expressed his emotions during post-match interviews in both Hindi and English.
In another international highlight, South Africa achieved a 2-0 series win in India. Temba Bavuma made significant contributions with the bat in the first innings and took a match-sealing catch at Eden Gardens. Bavuma was noted as a potential leading cricketer for Wisden in 2026.
