ECB Moves May Testts

The ECB has ended the practice of starting the English test season in May. This would open the way to more England players being available for the full season of the IPL. It might not be effective in the coming season as the IPL would end later than usual as space has to be made for the Worlt T-20 before the beginning of the tournament. England would anyways be playing some limited over cricket during the latter half of May. but the ECB decision opens the way for further engagement between the BCCI and ECB in the context of the IPL.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2014/content/current/story/667907.html

Very sensible move. I'm all for it. May Tests are ridiculous given a) how early in our season it is and b) the weather.

I like the fact they are starting with the hors d'œuvre's in May, and having the main, on the (hopefully) more sunnier June.

The best players missing the limited over stuff is a little bit of an inconvenience, but not as bad as missing tests.

Don't think this is the best move in terms of crowds and revenue. The 2 Tests against Sri Lanka are taking place 12-16 June, and 20-24 June.

What else is happening then? Oh yeah, the Football World Cup. The biggest sporting event in the World. Would have been better to keep the Tests in late May, at least just for 2014. Although I do prefer the idea of having the pointless limited-over games preceding the Tests. Annoying that they haven't followed this up for the India series.

Oh and 5 Tests against India? Soon, Alastair Cook can list 'beating India' as one of his hobbies!