'They've fallen behind': Rahul Dravid on Team India's WTC final hopes
India have made a strong start to their ongoing series in Sri Lanka, leading 1-0 after winning the first Test in Galle by 165 runs. They have also taken control of the second Test after a big batting effort. Rahul Dravid feels the Sri Lanka series is an important first step, but India still have plenty of work to do.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid remains optimistic that the national team can still qualify for the World Test Championship final, despite falling behind in the rankings. India currently sits fifth in the WTC points table and faces a challenging path ahead, requiring strong performances in their upcoming matches. The Indian squad will travel to New Zealand in October for a two-Test series, a test for both the experienced players and the younger ones who have limited experience playing away in those conditions.
Dravid also highlighted the importance of maintaining fitness and minimizing injuries as several senior players are no longer part of the Test side, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cheteshwar Pujara. The final hurdle awaits as India prepares to host Australia in a five-Test series from January 2027, a match-up that Dravid believes will be highly motivated for the Australian team, eager to reclaim their Test series win in India.
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