How many of you think  that despite few recent wins, still India are not the front line runner for World Cup?
484861
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU.\nINDIANS FAMILIOR FOR SUCCUMB WHILE THE PRESSURE MOUNTS..\nTALENT WISE INDIANS ARE NOT THE FAVOURITES FOR WC'07.
1002572
yes i think they really do have a chance winning the world cup. their doing well in group play and in the games their scoreing two to three goals, and they have the players to do it with ronaldo and luis figo last chance to win the world they can do it. But they need to continue the way they been playing.\n\np.s. i think figo is under rated
1051204
France don't seem to be strong enough this year!\nLooks pretty open though, some of the teams of years ago who were just tourists in this competition are now much more in tune and in line because of european managers getting managerial jobs in those countries.\nMake no mistake there will be some shocks, not least when UK are bowled over by an outsider, we'll soon see it.
991840
Well, given that India has won only 17 medals in it's history, it is a little embarrassing for a nation of it's size and population, about 1.2 billion people. They won one medal in 2004 for shooting\n\nWhen you consider that Denmark (for example), a nation of about 5.5 million people has won some 163 medals including 39 gold, it kinda makes one wonder what's up with India. And Denmark incidentally, won 8 medals in 2004 including 2 gold....\n\nI don't believe they should stop competing, but perhaps focus on core sports where they've had success like in field hockey.
717325
I think it was \nTHEIR INABILITY TO ADJUST AND ADAPT TO THE FOREIGN CONDITIONS...\n\nCoz i dont think this team is Over Confident...\n\nMaybe a little complacent during the first two matches...\n\nAnd also i feel that Indian Team looses hope very easily...when the lost the 2nd and the 3rd match...\n\nThey were not able to pull themselves up, as i guess their morale and self confidence plunges after they loose....
639289
Hey Guys be optimistic.Watz happening yaar everyone r going onto negative side. India will definitely win the World cup 2007. don't underestimate the team when it has lost a series ,it happens with every team. I think it will come back strongly and will definitely win the World cup 2007 as well as the champions trophy.Just watch out.
409493
Obviously india it has not lost any recent oneday series they have very deep batting line up. Thier bowling has improved so much and they most likely winner of next world cup.\n\nINDIA IS THE BEST
1054538
Let's be honest in the group they are in no one scored a goal except for one player and that was in the wrong net, however UK came out shining as per usual, based on that kind of luck maybe they will make it to the next round, but on what we have seen so far in the skills department I don't think they will survive long.\nTo be fair to them with all the injuries they are not able to represent themselves to their full capabilities whether that would have been good enough or not I am not sure, I wouldn't feel too confident on what I have seen so far, and at this stage I would need a lot more convincing before I put a wager on them.\nIn any case they are there and still in it, and they are one of 32 teams who are providing a lot of entertainment for us all, while the politicians sneak through a few white papers while our attention is on the cup.\nWhat a pity the world is so sneaky.
653997
India is lot improved in one day matches these days. their winning streak in the last six months is proof to this. Reason for this is the emergence of players like dhoni and pathan. they play positive and aggresive cricket which is so important in one day cricket. If they continue this form which is helped by the mix of youth and experience, they can surely win the worldcup.
1035984
This is unfortunate decision by Indian Cricket Team Management, however, positive part we are not playing with Sachin, Ganguly, Pathan, Agarkar and current Indian team is controlling the match and we may win. We have more option now in the indian team, that is good for indian cricket.
780584
Today's bad phase cannot be considered as end of Indian Cricket.  India will defenitely come out of the present bad form and come back strongly in the world cup 2007.
401119
India is on its way to win...
630915
"THEY" TRY TO HIGH-LIGHT PATHAN AS A MATCH WINNER.\n\nSO "THEY" CREATING AN IMAGE THAT IF PATHAN NOT PERFORMED WELL INDIA WILL LOOSE.\n\nYOU CAN FIND MY POINT TRUE IN ONCOMING MATCHES.\n\nIF HE GET MORE WIC. INDIA WILL WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1117615
NOT AT ALL.\nINDIA IS FAMOUS FOR LET RIVALS THROUGH IN CRUCIAL CONDITIONS.\n\nTHEY HAD ENOUGH CHANCE TO GRAB THE WIN.\nBUT, \nAS USUAL THEY WASTED THOSE.
760593
By luck it is possible, If you evaluate current Indian team performance played in Champions trophy, we need to go long way. The way Indian team played in Champions Trophy, I think a big challenge in-front of coach Greg Chappel. \nVirender Shewag- Out of form and forget to play his natural game, he can do better as an optional opening batsman, Gautam Ghambhir is in form, Rotate both openers in every w/c match.\nSachin Tendulakar- Playing always under pressure to maintain his stand and popularity. He cannot score enough runs,he has to get out from his top class players frame of mind,\nRahul Dravid- A dependable captain and good player, he will score in w/c\nYuvraj Singh - I think he will bounce back with his form, no pressure on him.\nSuresh Raina - Too young to handle world cup pressure. Better to choose Sourav Ganguly.\nM.S.Dhoni - OK , he is all rounder, he can keep wickets and score at least few runs,\nIrfan Pathan - OK, he can do with bat at lower order and as bowler he has to do the main job.\nSreesanth- A good fast bowler, let him work on his plans and give a fair chance to maintain his stand in the team.\nHarbhajan Singh- OK, he is good bowler and handy lower order batsman.\nRamesh Power- I think we should go with Anil Kumble,\nMohd Kaif- A good fielder, out of form batsman, need to rotate with VVS Laxman.\nMunaf Patel- Munaf or Zaheer Khan
1131347
Without any sort of thinking , I can say the answer to this question as YES. He is leading wicket taker for India both in Tests and ODIs. He still can win matches for India. Giving a place in the World Cup team will be best way to acknowledge the greatest spinner of modern day Indian cricket who was always sidelined both by media and selectors!
603909
India will gain valuable experience for the world cups on the ground where they are supposed to play. It would immensly help them to prepare for the world cup. I feel india will win the test and ODI series.