Almost by default, the wicketkeeper-batsman was thrust into the cauldron of leading India's ODI and Twenty20 squads. His success is down to a combination of passion and aggression. Posted September 28, 2007 by rohit sakunia

Bringing in young talent to replace Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly is only a worthwhile exercise if the players can score consistently in the one-day games. At the moment, it is not happening. Posted October 05, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy

They may have new coaches and new talent, but Tendulkar, Ganguly, Yousuf and Younis will still be an old brigade force to be reckoned with. Posted November 04, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao

Winning a series in the Aussies' back yard has been beyond the world of cricket for over a decade. But with a solid middle order and potent bowling attack, this Indian squad has the strength in depth to do it. Posted December 25, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao

South Africa, India, and Sri Lanka can only fight it out to see who's second best in the world of cricket while there's hope for Pakistan and a resurgent West Indies. As for England, forget it. Posted December 31, 2007 by Craig Hackney