BBC Sport has teamed up with fans on the TMS message boards to give you a fan's eye view of international cricket.

Each week, we will be choosing one supporter to sound off about his or her team.

This week Caesar Fernandes, 25, who lives in Chicago, USA, gives his views on his team, India.

Who have been your best players in the last year?
Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag.

And your worst?
Harbhajan Singh, Ashish Nehra, Sanjay Bangar.

Sum up the last year in one word:
Fulfilling

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a complete cricketing experience

Now sum it up in 50:
In a year that was dominated by batting feats, India's batsmen proved that they are among the very best in the business. But at the end of 2003, and after an unbelievable series down under, cricket was the ultimate victor.

Which Indian ground is your favourite to watch international cricket at and why?
Wankhede Stadium. Situated like a bowl in uptown Mumbai right across from the Arabian Sea, driving to and watching cricket from the Wankhede Stadium is a complete cricketing experience.

Are there any promising youngsters in your squad?
Akash Chopra was a revelation during the Australian series. His technique, not to mention determination to stay at the crease, has given me confidence for a stable Indian Test opening team. I also have high hopes for Irfan Pathan and Murali Kartik.

Player your team couldn't cope without?
Rahul Dravid

Which opposition players do your fans most respect?
Ricky Ponting - the way he has transformed himself from a maverick into a more mature and steady top order batsman is very plausible. Other players I respect are Stephen Fleming, Shoaib Akhtar and Andrew Flintoff, whom I believe is the only genuine all-rounder in international cricket today.

Australia Fan's Corner

If you could choose one of these to play for India, which would it be?
I would choose Andrew Flintoff, without question. We are in dire need of a good all-rounder.

Best game ever seen:
The second Test in 2001 between India and Australia in Kolkotta. To watch the way India came from following on to win the match was simply amazing.

Worst game seen:
The India v Sri Lanka World Cup semi-final of 1996. After the fans acted like schoolboys by throwing bottles and other things, this match will go down as one of India's least memorable. Also, watching an emotional Kambli nearing the beginning of the end of his career made me sad.

Funniest thing seen at a match:
I loved the moment when Aamir Sohail of Pakistan smacked Venkatesh Prasad for four. After he hit the four, Sohail arrogantly gestured to Prasad that he would hit him for another one.

Prasad, the obliging man that he is, cleaned bowled Sohail the very next ball. It was a pure Kodak moment to watch the expression on Sohail's face.

Sachin Tendulkar is an Indian living legend

Favourite all-time player:
Sachin Tendulkar

Worst player even seen:
Sri Lanka's Asanka Gurusinha

Were you surprised by India's performance in the recent Test series with Australia?
Only a little bit. I did expect them to put up a good fight, but to go and win a Test and eventually draw the series did surprise me. I am very excited about India's future.

What are your thoughts ahead of the Pakistan v India series?
I think it's going to be a cracker. The hype, drama and history that surround this series will make it well worth the wait. I can't wait to see Shoaib Akhtar running down like a raging bull to bowl at Sachin Tendulkar. As an Indian fan, I am more excited about this series than I was for the Australian one.

What do you think of India's chances in the ICC Champions Trophy later this year?
I believe that they will make it to the semi-finals at least. India has grown into a very strong one-day unit over the last two years and I wouldn't be surprised if they meet Australia in the final again.

Do you think India can replace Australia as the top Test team within two years?
No. But maybe in three or four. I don't take the Test defeat of Australia in Adelaide as a sign of their decline. But I do believe that there are re-alignments taking place at the highest level.

South Africa and Pakistan are also in the race, but if India continue this level of performance and consistency there is no reason why they cannot be number one in the world in about three or four years time. Becoming number one doesn't happen overnight.