Despite India’s present standing, Rahul Dravid has predicted that the squad will get to the World Test Championship final. The former India coach was upbeat about the Men in Blue’s chances in the current WTC cycle, citing the team’s calibre as justification.
After defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the opening Test at Galle, India improved their standing in the WTC. India gained 12 vital points with the victory, increasing their total to 64 from 10 Tests and raising their Points Percentage to 53.33. As of this now, they are ranked fifth in the WTC.
The visit of New Zealand is quite difficult.
There are seven Test matches left in the WTC cycle for India. The team will play two Test matches in New Zealand in November before starting a five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at home against Australia in January.
Dravid recognised the difficulties that lie ahead for India, especially the harsh circumstances in New Zealand, where the team will have a difficult task. The former coach emphasised that the tour is a crucial test of their skills because many young Indian players lack experience in those circumstances.
The Australia series presents a thrilling chance.
India will face a formidable task on the forthcoming visit after losing their last Test series in New Zealand by a score of 2-0. The task is made more challenging by the absence of senior players who participated in that previous campaign.
Dravid saw the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy as a thrilling chance for India to stand out in the WTC cycle.
Since 2004, Australia has failed to win a Test series in India. He thinks the Pat Cummins-led team, which has accomplished a lot over the years, will be committed to winning the series in India.
India is in a strong position to defeat Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo. At Stumps on Day 3, the hosts are still 238 runs behind India’s first-innings total.
