New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Former England spinner Monty Panesar expects the oldest cricket rivalry, the Ashes, to live up to the hype of the recently concluded inaugural edition of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

India and England played their hearts out across the five Tests and settled for a hard-earned 2-2 series draw. India's tour of England, a series filled with emotions, drama and thrill, possibly had everything that a spectator could ask for.

Several fans and former cricketers have classified the series as better than the Ashes 2005. With the latest edition of the fierce rivalry between England and Australia set to unfold on November 21, Panesar feels the battle between the top arch-rivals will live up to the expectations.

"Well, the A...