Harder but maybe not bigger, IMO. Well it wasn't before we actually done it.

Harder, certainly - with the current Indian and Australian sides. India has always been a difficult team to beat at home, even in those days when they were not a strong test side. For instance, their home series record for the last 30 years is: played 43, won 25, drew 12, lost 6

Bigger? Depends on what one means by 'bigger'. Bigger as a greater cricketing achievement, yes. Bigger in terms of an emotional high for most English fans, no.

English cricket begins and ends with the ashes. Strauss said he'd like to be around for 2 more ashes series....what about the other contests? It's no wonder Eng have never won a CWC and I daresay they will be #1 unless they change their mindset.

For both Australia and England, the Ashes are the ultimate. Winning in India has always been tough. Winning there would obviously be an achievement, but in terms of priorities, there is the Ashes, then daylight, then other contests.

winning in the subcontinent is always a massive achievement and very difficult - however for me i'd always prefer to beat oz anywhere at any sport

Yes, I have always felt it is difficult for non-subcontinent teams to play well in the subcontinent and vice versa. The change in conditions is huge and both the bowling and batting styles are markedly different for teams such as India and South Africa.