Rahul Dravid discusses India's WTC final hopes amid Sri Lanka series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Rahul Dravid emphasized that India still has a chance to qualify for the World Test Championship final despite recent setbacks. Currently fifth in the standings, India leads their ongoing series against Sri Lanka 1-0 after winning the first Test by 165 runs. Dravid noted the importance of a strong performance in upcoming matches, particularly the challenging away series against New Zealand in October. He expressed concerns about the absence of senior players which could impact the team's performance in critical upcoming games, including a five-Test series against Australia scheduled for January 2027.
- •India leads 1-0 in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka.
- •Dravid cites senior player absences as a potential issue.
- •India's next challenge is a two-Test series in New Zealand in October.
- •A five-Test series against Australia follows in January 2027.
- •India currently sits fifth in the World Test Championship standings.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — 'They've fallen behind a little bit': 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.
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