It all began with the T20 World Cup triumph under Dhoni and since then there has been no looking back.
In the next Test
series Australia won the controversial Sydney Test but unfairness meted out to India was aptly summarized by Captain Kumble, "Only 1 team played in the spirit of the game." India started the decline of
Aussies by a win in Perth and draw in Adelaide. In the following CB Series, India reached the finals against Aussies, who claimed that a 3rd final won't be required for Best-of-3. That was when Sachin showed Aussies their place, playing two priceless knocks and India won the first two finals.
India then reached the finals of Kitply Cup and Asia Cup but lost both. Test series against Lanka was also lost. But the team showed that they were quick learners and overcame Sri Lanka in the ODIs3-2. They have since won every series leading to the New Zealand Tour. Watch out for the new World Champions!