Sunday 4 December 2016 13:20, UK
Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales' return to international action is likely to be confirmed on Monday when England announce their limited-overs squads to face India.
Captain Morgan and record-breaking opener Hales decided not to take part in the recent tour of Bangladesh due to security fears after the deadly terror attack on a Dhaka cafe five months ago.
That led to speculation the pair might be omitted from the squad to tour India, especially with Jos Buttler having performed admirably in leading England to a hard-fought 2-1 series victory.
But ECB director of cricket Andrew Strauss has given no indication Morgan and Hales will be left out of the squad to take on India in January and February in three ODIs and three Twenty20 internationals.
Last month before the second Test of the ongoing five-match series against India, Strauss reiterated his promise that, despite "no guarantees" of future inclusion - Morgan's Bangladesh opt-out would not be held against him.
"It was a difficult process leading into the Bangladesh tour, and we told the players there wouldn't be any recriminations for pulling out," Strauss had said.
"I stand by what I said, and there is every reason to expect Eoin Morgan will come back in as captain against India.
"He's done a great job with the one-day team over the last 18 months, and it has been a phenomenal transformation.
"He has to take a lot of credit for that, and we look forward to him continuing that."
