Former head coach of the Indian cricket team,
India's immediate focus is on their ongoing series in Sri Lanka, where they have taken a 1-0 lead after a commanding victory in the first Test in Galle, winning by 165 runs. Following this, they will face a demanding away series against New Zealand before hosting Australia in a five-Test series scheduled for January 2027. Dravid emphasized the importance of the Sri Lanka series as a crucial first step in their quest for the WTC final. "I'm hoping they do. It'll be a great run if India can qualify for the WTC final from here," he remarked during an interview with 'JioStar'.
Upcoming Challenges in New Zealand
Looking ahead, India is set to travel to New Zealand in October for a two-Test series. Dravid highlighted the significance of this series, particularly for the younger players who may lack experience in New Zealand's challenging playing conditions. "Playing against New Zealand away is always a challenge. They are a tough team to face on their home turf, and many of the young Indian players have not played in those conditions, so that's going to be a big challenge," he noted.
Additionally, Dravid pointed out that the absence of several senior players, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cheteshwar Pujara, will be felt during this series. "Hopefully, they can keep the guys fit and not have a lot of injuries over the next few months. We're missing the experience of those who have been pivotal in past tours," he added.
Anticipation for the Australia Series
After the New Zealand series, India will host Australia for the
