The covers are on in Kochi ahead of the first ODI © Associated Press

Nehru Stadium, Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Nehru Stadium, Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

An artist's depiction of proceedings © AFP

Mohammad Kaif in action during his innings of 56 © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

VVS Laxman drives through the off-side during his knock of 20 © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Douglas Hondo holds up his Man of the Match award at Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Sourav Ganguly has much to think about after the Indian performance at Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Indian supporters sport dismayed looks as their team crumbles at Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Douglas Hondo is all smiles after knocking back the middle stump of Sourav Ganguly © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Sanjay Bangar shapes to play as Tatenda Taibu looks on © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Douglas Hondo at the top of his bowling action during his Man of the Match performance at Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

A dejected Sourav Ganguly during the presentation ceremony at Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Grant Flower pumps his fist in celebration of a wicket at Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Zimbabwe celebrate the wicket of Rahul Dravid, caught at slip by Craig Wishart off Pommie Mbangwa © ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Sourav Ganguly plays the ball on the leg-side during his knock of 11 at Kochi © ESPNcricinfo Ltd