One Day International

Indian ground staff remove plastic covers from the outfield before the start of the first One Day International (ODI) between India and Australia in Cochin on October 17, 2010. The A wet outfield caused by heavy rains over the past week delayed the start of the first one-day international between India and Australia.

Indian ground staff remove plastic covers from the outfield before the start of the first One Day International (ODI) between India and Australia in Cochin on October 17, 2010. The A wet outfield caused by heavy rains over the past week delayed the start of the first one-day international between India and Australia.

New Zealand's Daryl Tuffey (L) celebrates the dismissal of India's Murali Vijay during their first one-day international cricket match against New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

New Zealand cricketer James Franklin looks on as he walks bact to the dressing room after his innings during the fourth One Day International (ODI) match between India and New Zealand in Bangalore on December 7, 2010. James Franklin slammed a career-best 98 not out off just 69 balls as New Zealand piled on 315-7 in the fourth one-day international against India.

Indian cricket fans watch the first one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand from a building under construction outside the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

India's Murali Vijay (C) and teammate Gautam Gambhir (back R) takes a short run watched by New Zealand's Kyle Mills (L) during their first one-day international cricket match at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

Indian ground staff remove plastic covers from the outfield before the start of the first One Day International (ODI) between India and Australia in Cochin on October 17, 2010. The A wet outfield caused by heavy rains over the past week delayed the start of the first one-day international between India and Australia.

India's Gautam Gambhir plays a shot during the first one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

New Zealand cricketer James Franklin looks on as he walks bact to the dressing room after his innings during the fourth One Day International (ODI) match between India and New Zealand in Bangalore on December 7, 2010. James Franklin slammed a career-best 98 not out off just 69 balls as New Zealand piled on 315-7 in the fourth one-day international against India.

New Zealand cricketer James Franklin looks on as he walks bact to the dressing room after his innings as Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir (R, background) looks on during the fourth One Day International (ODI) match between India and New Zealand in Bangalore on December 7, 2010. James Franklin slammed a career-best 98 not out off just 69 balls as New Zealand piled on 315-7 in the fourth one-day international against India.

Indian cricket fans watch the first one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

India's Virat Kohli (R) plays a shot watched by New Zealand's Gareth Hopkins (L) during the first one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

Indian ground staff remove plastic covers from the outfield before the start of the first One Day International (ODI) between India and Australia in Cochin on October 17, 2010. The A wet outfield caused by heavy rains over the past week delayed the start of the first one-day international between India and Australia.

Indian cricket fans watch the first one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand from a building under construction outside the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

New Zealand players greet teammate Andy McKay (R) after the dismissal of Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir during the first one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

India's Yuvraj Singh (R) plays a shot watched by New Zealand's Gareth Hopkins (back L) during the first one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

New Zealand cricketer James Franklin (L) kisses his helmet as he walks bact to the dressing room after his innings as Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir (R, background) looks on during the fourth One Day International (ODI) match between India and New Zealand in Bangalore on December 7, 2010. James Franklin slammed a career-best 98 not out off just 69 balls as New Zealand piled on 315-7 in the fourth one-day international against India.

Indian ground staff walk through water accumulated on the plastic sheet as they remove it from the outfield before the start of the first One Day International (ODI) between India and Australia in Cochin on October 17, 2010. The A wet outfield caused by heavy rains over the past week delayed the start of the first one-day international between India and Australia.

Dejected Indian cricketer Murali Vijay removes his helmet after being dismissed by New Zealand's Daryl Tuffey during their first one-day international cricket match against New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

New Zealand players greet Daryl Tuffey (3rd L) as they celebrate the dismissal of India's Murali Vijay during their first one-day international cricket match against New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

India's Gautam Gambhir leaves the ground after being dismissed during the first one-day international cricket match between India and New Zealand at Nehru Stadium in Guwahati on November 28, 2010. New Zealand stand-in captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the first one-day international of their series against India in Guwahati.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: James Anderson (L) of England celebrates the wicket of Mohammad Hafeez of Pakistan with Andrew Strauss during the 3rd NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Brit Insurance Oval on September 17, 2010 in London, England.

England's Graeme Swann (L) celebrates with Andrew Strauss (R) after catching out Pakistan's Umar Akmal for 14 runs with during the third Natwest One Day International cricket match between England and Pakistan at The Oval in London, England on September 17, 2010.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: James Anderson of England appeals successfully for the wicket of Saeed Ajmal of Pakistan during the 3rd NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Brit Insurance Oval on September 17, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Umar Gul of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Andrew Strauss of England (not in picture) during the 3rd NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Brit Insurance Oval on September 17, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Saeed Ajmal (3rdL) of Pakistan is congratulated by team mates after taking the wicket of Ravi Bopara of England during the 3rd NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Brit Insurance Oval on September 17, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Umar Gul (C) of Pakistan is congratulated by captain Shahid Afridi (L) after his six wicket haul after the 3rd NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Brit Insurance Oval on September 17, 2010 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Umar Akmal of Pakistan takes the bails off as Luke Wright of England looks to stay in his ground during the 3rd NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Brit Insurance Oval on September 17, 2010 in London, England.

Pakistan's Umar Gul (C) celebrates with Fawad Alam (L) and Shahid Afridi (R) after taking the wicket of England's Paul Collingwood for 4 runs during the fourth Natwest One Day International cricket match between England and Pakistan at Lords Cricket Ground in London, England on September 20, 2010.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Umar Gul (C) of Pakistan celebrates the wicket of Graeme Swann of England with Shoaib Akhtar (R) and Kamran Akmal during the 4th NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at Lord's on September 20, 2010 in London, England.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Eoin Morgan of England prepares to reverse sweep watched by wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and Shahid Afridi of Pakistan during the 5th NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Rose Bowl on September 22, 2010 in Southampton, England.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Paul Collingwood (2ndL) of England celebrates the wicket of Umar Akmal of Pakistan with team mates during the 5th NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Rose Bowl on September 22, 2010 in Southampton, England.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: Graeme Swann of England celebrates the run out of Umar Gul of Pakistan with team mates during the 5th NatWest One Day International between England and Pakistan at The Rose Bowl on September 22, 2010 in Southampton, England.

Australian cricketers Michael Hussey (L) and Simon Katich walk during a training session in Chandigarh on September 29, 2010. Australia expect their bowlers to put in a sharp and disciplined performance in a bid to keep pressure on India's strong batting line-up in the opening Test starting on October 1. Australia are scheduled to play a two Test match and three one day international series against host nation India.

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting reacts while batting during a training session in Chandigarh on September 29, 2010. Australia expect their bowlers to put in a sharp and disciplined performance in a bid to keep pressure on India's strong batting line-up in the opening Test starting on October 1. Australia are scheduled to play a two Test match and three one day international series against host nation India.

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting (R) walks from the playing area during a training session in Chandigarh on September 29, 2010. Australia expect their bowlers to put in a sharp and disciplined performance in a bid to keep pressure on India's strong batting line-up in the opening Test starting on October 1. Australia are scheduled to play a two Test match and three one day international series against host nation India.

Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir plays a shot in the nets during a training session of the Indian cricket team in Mohali on September 29, 2010. India will play two test and three One Day International (ODI) against Australia starting from October 1.

Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan stretches with the help of team physio during a training session of the Indian cricket team in Mohali on September 29, 2010. India will play two test and three One Day International (ODI) against Australia starting from October 1.

Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag looks on during a training session of the Indian cricket team in Mohali on September 29, 2010. India will play two test and three One Day International (ODI) against Australia starting from October 1.

Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar throws the ball back to the bowler after playing a shot in the nets during a training session of the Indian cricket team in Mohali on September 30, 2010. India will play two test and three One Day International (ODI) against Australia starting from October 1.

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting poses with his One Day International captain of the World XI cap during the International Cricket Council (ICC) award 2010, in Bangalore on October 6, 2010. The ICC and the Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) organised this event to recognize the achievment of the cricketers on the field in various categorys.

South African cricketer AB de Villiers poses with his One Day International (ODI) Player of the Year trophy during the International Cricket Council (ICC) award 2010, in Bangalore on October 6, 2010. The ICC and the Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA) organised this event to recognize the achievments of the cricketers on the field in various categorys.

Indian labourers clear water off the plastic covers from the grounds ahead of the first One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and Australia at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on October 16, 2010. India is scheduled to play a 03 match ODI series against Australia.

Indian labourers remove the plastic covers from the grounds ahead of the first One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and Australia at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on October 16, 2010. India is scheduled to play a 03 match ODI series against Australia.

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni gestures as he attends a press conference ahead of the first One Day International (ODI) between India and Australia, in Kochi on October 16, 2010. India is scheduled to play a 03 match ODI series against Australia.

New Zealand cricket coach Mark Greatbatch speaks during a press conference at the St. Laurn in Ahmedabad on October 31, 2010. New Zealand are in India to play a three match Test cricket series and a five one day international series which will start November 4, in the western city of Ahmedabad.

New Zealand cricket coach Mark Greatbatch speaks during a press conference at the St. Laurn in Ahmedabad on October 31, 2010. New Zealand are in India to play a three match Test cricket series and a five one day international series which will start November 4, in the western city of Ahmedabad.

New Zealand cricket Coach Mark Greatbatch drinks from a mug during a press conference at the St. Laurn in Ahmedabad on October 31, 2010. New Zealand are in India to play a three match Test cricket series and a five one day international series which will start November 4, in the western city of Ahmedabad.

South African cricket team captain Graeme Smith leaves the ground after the dismissed during the fifth and last day-night international match between South Africa and Pakistan at the Dubai cricket Stadium in Gulf emirate on November 8, 2010. South African captain Graeme Smith won the toss and opted to bat in the fifth and final one-day international against Pakistan at Dubai Stadium in Dubai on November 8.

South African batsman Hashim Amla plays a shot during the fifth and last day-night international match between South Africa and Pakistan at the Dubai cricket Stadium in Gulf emirate on November 8, 2010. South African captain Graeme Smith won the toss and opted to bat in the fifth and final one-day international against Pakistan at Dubai Stadium in Dubai on November 8.