Mumbai: After uncertainty over whether the two-Test series against England would be held in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror strikes, it appears that the tour may ultimately take place with BCCI deciding on Chennai and Mohali as the new venues.

Although the BCCI said that England have agreed to return for the Test series, the ECB will be sending their security consultant for discussions with the authorities in India before a final clearance is given for the tour.

The BCCI, in a bid to salvage the tour, agreed to ECB's fresh request to shift the match from Ahmedabad and Mohali has been now chosen as the new venue.

As per the revised schedule, Chennai will host the first Test from December 11 to 15 while the second Test will be played in Mohali from December 19 to 23.

BCCI Secretary N Srinivasan said in a media release that England have agreed to resume their tour of India that was halted after the first five ODIs were completed following the terror attacks in Mumbai.

England were originally scheduled to play the Test matches at Ahmedabad and Mumbai on the same dates before the Mumbai terror attack.

The three-day tour match scheduled prior to the commencement of the two-match rubber has been cancelled, Srinivasan said.

"ECB has informed BCCI that England are agreeable to tour India and play two Tests, the first in Chennai from December 11-15 and the second at Mohali from December 19 to 23," Srinivasan said.

Source : PTI