Long cherished dream fulfilled

It was a long cherished dream of India to be number one cricket in the world that was filled by winning Mumbai test against Sri Lanka. India won the series by 2-0 and became No. 1 in test ranking of the world cricket by ICC. It was the most glorious moment for Team India. Entire nation is proud of the Team India members and their supporting staff. It was a team effort that made India number one. Now after becoming number one, the responsibility has increased on Indian team to maintain their position in the world cricket. In the batting line-up, India undoubtedly four best batman of the world in the team. With the trio of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Lakshman and incomparable star opening batsman Virendra Sehwag, India deserved the position of number one and that they got under the able leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Though all credits go to the leadership of Dhoni for achieving the numero uno position, the contribution of the former captain Sourav Ganguly is also immense in moulding the team into unbeatable position. It was Sourav Ganguly who caused hunger for victory among his team mates. He laid the team from the front and encouraged the players to play their potential. He infused professionalism into his teammates. The contribution of Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid also can not be under estimated. They all contributed immense in bringing the Team India to the stage of becoming number one. Dhoni's team is undoutedly the brightest and best in the world today. Mahendra Singh Dhoni carried his illustrious predecessors' contribution further high and converted it into an unbeatable team. The major contribution to Team India in becoming number one was made by Nawab of Nazabgarh Virendra Sehwag. As far as bowling deparatment of the Indian team is concerned, Harbhajan Singh has topped the bowling list and taken highest number of wickets since 2008 in the duration of 25 test matches and Speedester Zahir Khan comes after him.Now Team India will have to make greater effort and professional ism to maintain their top position. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has has also given inspirational leadership and seen to be always spurring his teammates to do better and better. He has shown respects and regard for seniors and affection to their junior teammates. A tremendous quality of leading the team was reflected in him. His own individual performance has been exemplary and whenever the team was plunged into crisis he led them from the front and took them out of it successfully. His performance behind the wicket and infront of it has been exemplary.