England will reap the benefits of their decision to return to India following the Mumbai terrorist attacks when they announce a ground-breaking agreement between the two countries this month which will include an Ashes-like five-Test series.
The partnership, which will take further shape at talks between the countries' cricket boards this month, is also expected to lead to Indian Premier League matches being played in England. India, meanwhile, are expected to drop their objections that England players will only be available for the next IPL, due to be played in April-May, for a two-week period. England will also have a greater say in the future of the Champions League, could be given more participation in the event and may even stage it in the future.
The partnership, which will take further shape at talks between the countries' cricket boards this month, is also expected to lead to Indian Premier League matches being played in England. India, meanwhile, are expected to drop their objections that England players will only be available for the next IPL, due to be played in April-May, for a two-week period. England will also have a greater say in the future of the Champions League, could be given more participation in the event and may even stage it in the future.