England played host to India in an extra one-day series in 2004

India, considered the second biggest draw after Australia, are likely to tour in 2007 and again in 2011.

But the agreement is subject to the International Cricket Council's tours programme being relaxed next month.

"We told the Indian board we are open to a four-year cycle but details are to be worked out," said an England and Wales Cricket Board spokesman.

India played an extra one-day series in England in September 2004, packing grounds for three matches prior to the ICC Champions Trophy.

England begin a tour of India late in February to play three Tests and seven one-day matches.

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Representatives of the 10 Test-playing nations are expected to rubber-stamp plans to alter the current future tours programme (FTP) at their next meeting in Dubai.

It currently requires all 10 sides to play each other at home and away every five years - but that is likely to be extended to six.

India have already announced plans to play home one-day series against Australia in 2007 and 2009 and a Test series in 2008, although Cricket Australia has not confirmed this.

World governing body the ICC is worried India's scheduling will break agreements made in the FTP but England's plan is likely to be less controversial.

The Ashes was left on a four-year cycle despite the implementation of the FTP in 2001.