India to begin World Cup against Bangladesh

India take on Bangladesh in their 2007 World Cup opener at Trinidad and Tobago on March 17, and will play Bermuda on March 19. All of India's group matches will be played in Trinidad and Tobago. Their last group game against Sri Lanka is on March 23.

India will arrive in Trinidad and Tobago on March 2, play their first warm-up game against the Netherlands on March 6 and another against West Indies on March 9. They will then travel to Jamaica for the opening ceremony on March 11.

The World Cup opener between West Indies and Pakistan will be held on March 13. After all the group matches are over, the top two teams from each of the four groups will qualify for the Super Eight round that begins on March 27. The top four teams from the Super Eight round will qualify for the semi-finals to be held on April 24 and 25 in Jamaica and St Lucia. Barbados will host the World Cup final on April 28.