Team India leaves for South Africa

India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5.

Sachin Tendulkar carries his bag to the team bus in Mumbai on September 18. India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5. India disappointed in the tournament's last edition at home in 2006 when they failed to qualify for the semi-finals, but have given their fans plenty to cheer about with their recent successes. (AFP Photo)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is escorted to the team bus in Mumbai on September 18. India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5. (AFP Photo)
Sachin Tendulkar takes out a bag from the boot of his car in Mumbai on September 18. India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5. (AFP Photo)
Suresh Raina, Yusuf Pathan and Amit Mishra walk to the team bus in Mumbai on September 18. India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5. (AFP Photo)

Dinesh Kartik and Rahul Dravid walk to the team bus in Mumbai on September 18. India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5. (AFP Photo)
Yusuf Pathan walks to the team bus in Mumbai on September 18, 2009. India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5. (AFP Photo)
Coach Gary Kirsten walks to the team bus in Mumbai on September 18. India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5. (AFP Photo)

Ashish Nehra walks to the team bus in Mumbai on September 18. India left for South Africa keen to maintain their consistency to fulfill their fans' expectations at the Champions Trophy from September 22 - October 5. (AFP Photo)