Race to WTC Final: Rahul Dravid backs India despite uphill battle

India's cricket team has secured a significant victory, winning by 165 runs against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. This success has improved their points percentage to 53.33 percent, maintaining their position in the fifth spot of the World Test Championship standings. The Indian team is now in a strong position to win the second Test at Colombo, where they are trailing by 238 runs after the third day's play.

With seven more Tests ahead of them, including five at home against Australia in this WTC cycle, Rahul Dravid remains optimistic about India's chances of reaching the WTC final. Dravid expressed his hope that the Indian team's quality will not be underestimated, despite being behind in points, emphasizing that their strong performance against Sri Lanka demonstrates their potential.

He also acknowledged the challenge of playing against New Zealand away, noting that it is a tough team and a significant challenge for the current Indian Test team. Furthermore, Dravid highlighted that the upcoming series against Australia would be exciting, as the Australian team is eager to win the series in India.