KARACHI: England clinched a historic 2-1 series win against India after the fourth and final Test ended in a draw in Nagpur on Monday.

Alastair Cook's men became the first tourists to win a series in India since 2004 and the first England side to win in India in 28 years. Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell put up solid centuries to ensure a satisfactory result, finishing on 352 for four - 356 runs ahead - when the match finished early.

Trott was dismissed by Ashwin on 143. Joe Root then joined Bell on the crease and had scored 20 when the stumps were drawn.

England, who were outplayed in the first Test in Ahmedabad, made a comeback in the second Test in Mumbai and kept up the momentum to win the third Test in Kolkata.

James Anderson was named the man of the match for his four wickets during the first innings while captain Cook was named man of the series.

India captain MS Dhoni conceded that England deserved to win the series, saying that India's bowling combinations did not do the work.

"We struggled in the batting department but their spinners were right on the mark, Anderson was very good, testing the batsmen. As the game progressed there wasn't much for the spinners or fast bowlers. We tried a few combinations that didn't really work in the series," he said.

Cook praised his team's response after the defeat in the first Test, adding that he was proud of the team.

"Special day, special tour. After Ahmedabad, the heavy defeat, it's been a fantastic response. In my first series as captain, I couldn't have asked for more, it's a very proud moment. Our bowlers have been brilliant and all the batsman contributed. It's always nice when it goes well, can't praise the team, the squad enough, the backroom staff but also the fans, the Barmy Army and the India supporters as well."