Major sporting events to look out for in 2010

New Delhi: It is a big year ahead for sports with many power packed tournaments lined up throughout 2010.

Will India keep ruling?

For Team India the greatest challenge this year will be to remain world's top ranked Test team. The litmus test will come in February against the team challenging them for the top spot when South Africa come visiting for a short series.

T20 redemption in West Indies?

The World T20 in the West Indies in May will give India the chance to erase the memories of the dismal campaign in England in 2009, where they timidly allowed their title to slip away.

MS Dhoni and his men will be hunting for redemption.

IPL glitz returns

The glitz of the Indian Premier League will return to India after being shunted out in 2009. The stadiums will be packed with eager and loyal fans, cheerleaders will be in attendance as will the razzmatazz of Bollywood.

So expect the party to bigger than ever in the summer.

Hockey World Cup

The Hockey World Cup comes to India's shores for the first time and in two weeks in February and March, the country's national game will clamour for its space in the limelight.

Greatest show on earth

But the sporting event to look out for in 2010 will be the greatest show on earth - the Football World Cup in South Africa in June.

The best footballers in the world will grapple for sport's most coveted crown.

India's Commonwealth Games

They may be mired in controversy, but come October the Commonwealth Games in Delhi will certainly be on top of our mindspace. Stadiums will fill up as some of the best athletes on the planet descend on the capital.

Indians hunt for glory

India will also keep an eye out for the likes of Saina Nehwal, Vijender Singh and Pankaj Advani to keep sizzling on the world stage.

The ageless Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi seem to have more Grand Slam titles in them. Perhaps a fit Sania Mirza can also find glory on the courts?

Superstars aim ever higher

Roger Federer will look to stretch his reign but can expect to be pushed harder than ever before from emerging players like Juan Martin del Potro and Andy Murray.

On the Formula One circuit, the return of Michael Schumacher will be the story to follow in what promises to be a competitive season.

Of course the multi-billion dollar question is will Tiger Woods return to sizzle golf courses?