 A 1 – 0 series victory at home against Pakistan was followed by a surprise defeat against India but, after a rare winter off, the Ashes were again retained at home 2 – 2 in 1972.England toured India under Tony Lewis in 1972–73 and lost the series 2 -1, with the Indian spin bowlers at their peak, before grinding out 3 draws in Pakistan.After defeating New Zealand 2 – 0 in the first test series of the summer a powerful West Indies side, featuring Garry Sobers on his last tour, defeated England 2 – 0.