Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt, wkt, 07/07/81)

Wicket-keeper batsman Dhoni has become something of an iconic figure with his devastating strokeplay. His 183 not out against Sri Lanka is the record score for a wicket-keeper in ODIs and he has been named captain for the ICC World Twenty20 in place of the absent Rahul Dravid.

Ajit Agarkar (04/12/77)

Another one-day specialist, all-rounder Agarkar started his limited-overs career with a flourish to set a world record for the fastest bowler to 50 ODI wickets. He also scored a Test-match century at Lord's.

Piyush Chawla (24/12/88)

Another of India's rising stars, all-rounder Chawla only made his one-day debut against Bangladesh in May. A left-handed batsman who bowls leg-break, he is expected to establish himself as a squad regular in the future.

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Gautam Gambhir (14/10/81)

Gambhir has struggled to hold down a regular place in the India side since making his international breakthrough in 2004-05. Nevertheless, he averages over 30 runs at one-day level and has an aggressive batting style to punish any top bowler.

Dinesh Karthik (wkt, 01/06/85)

An able back-up with the gloves for stand-in captain Dhoni, Karthik was recently dropped from the first XI after a run of disappointing scores but was reinstated during the NatWest Series against England. He can play as a specialist batsman should India need extra depth.

Irfan Pathan (27/10/84)

Started his career primarily as a left-arm seam bowler, but has since developed his batting to become a bowling all-rounder. He has struggled for form in the last 12 months.

Yusuf Pathan (17/11/82)

Elder brother of Irfan Pathan, Yusuf has struggled to break out of his sibling's shadow. He operates as an off-spin bowler while providing another hard-hitting batsman for India, and has a first-class average of over 30 runs.

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Virender Sehwag (20/10/78)

A talented and aggressive batsman, Sehwag's one-day form has dipped in the last year although he has continued to impress at Test level. However, boasts almost 5,000 limited overs runs and has the ability to bat anywhere in the top six.

Rohit Sharma (30/04/87)

Sharma received his first senior call-up for the short tour of Ireland earlier this year after making his mark in the Under-19 World Cup. Is tipped as one for the future, and boasts an aggressive batting style as well as a useful off-spin.

Joginder Sharma (23/10/83)

Having made his one-day debut in 2004, Joginder was overlooked for the recent tour of England after struggling against West Indies earlier in the year. Nevertheless, he is not afraid to hit the ball and also produces a deceptive right-arm delivery.

Harbhajan Singh (03/07/80)

Attacking off-spinner Harbhajan has overcome investigations into his bowling action to become one of the most dangerous slow bowlers in world cricket. He has improved with the bat and still harbours an ambition to be classed as an all-rounder.

Rudra Pratap Singh (06/12/85)

A left-arm paceman who made his international debut in the one-day side against Zimbabwe in 2005. He has drifted in and out of the squad since then but was called up to the side to tour England in 2007, claiming five wickets in the second innings of the opening Test.

Yuvraj Singh (12/12/81)

Something of a one-day specialist, left-handed batsman Yuvraj has destroyed some of the best bowling attacks in world cricket. A superb fielder and part-time left-arm spin bowler, he has been promoted to vice-captain for the ICC World Twenty20.

Sri Sreesanth (06/02/83)

Sreesanth is an aggressive right-arm medium-fast bowler who has been in and out of both the one-day and Test side. He has shown glimpses of his potential to become an established international pace bowler, but can prove expensive.

Robin Uthappa (11/11/85)

Hard-hitting opener with an impressive strike rate who is still finding his feet at international level having only made his debut against England in April 2006. Used to be a wicketkeeper but gave up the role to concentrate on his batting.