The Indian cricket team deserves our heartiest congratulations for rising to the second position in world cricket one-day ratings by defeating Sri Lanka in four matches. Thus they replaced the Australians who were defeated by New Zealand.

The top position is still occupied by South Africa, which must be India's next target this year.

Under the dynamic captainship of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India has emerged as one of the strongest teams in the world and has won nine ODIs on the trot.

The year 2009 will certainly prove to be an eventful year for India who should display the name of the country on their shirts in bold letters and never allow any advertiser to overshadow the country's name at any cost.