Swann made his debut in the first Test in Chennai in 2008, taking four wickets in the match. Although England lost by six wickets, thanks to Sachin Tendulkar's 103, Swann loved the experience and is looking forward to returning.
The spinner continued: "It all started for me there and I can't quite believe it has come round again so quickly. It all seems like a dream when I think about the start of it.
"I remember the smells that were wafting over the ground when I took the ball. It's all very romantic when I think back.
"The rose-tinted glasses are removed of course because of the fact that we had 360-odd chased down at a canter by Mr Tendulkar. But it's got fond memories for me personally because I did well.
"To realise that you can compete at a level that you have always had a sneaking suspicion that you weren't good enough for is one of the greatest weights ever to be lifted off your shoulders.
"I will be indebted to those first two Test matches for making me realise it was just another game of cricket."
