India to finally reward fans?

With 2006 being a relatively quiet year in Indian cricket, 2007 will be a rollercoaster year for Greg Chappell's troops.

Already in the grips of a home ODI series against the West Indies, the World Cup will heap more pressure on the team from its millions of expectant fans, while Test tours to England and Australia will be just as tough.

However, the last year has seen little cricket from India and this must be one of the few times before a big tournament like the World Cup that the players will go to feeling fresh.

Read Sunil Gavaskar's article on India's year ahead here.