India is currently 1-2 in the series after an unfortunate defeat in the crucial Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. However, Team India still holds a glimmer of hope for qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2025.
The pathway ahead for them holds on a strategic move: Rohit Sharma should consider retiring from Test cricket before the upcoming Sydney Test and hand over the captaincy to Jasprit Bumrah. This change could benefit the team and boost their chances of securing a win against Australia in Sydney.
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The WTC standing also depends on Australia’s performance in their next two Test matches against Sri Lanka at Galle. Galle, known for being one of the world’s most spin-friendly pitches, Galle poses significant challenges for Australian batsmen, who have struggled on this ground in recent times. Sri Lanka, leveraging their home advantage, has a realistic opportunity to secure a 2-0 victory in this series against Australia.
It is crucial for Australia to send their best spinners for the tour, but that could prove to be a misstep. Sri Lankan batsmen are currently among the world’s best at tackling spin bowling, and they could capitalize on any weaknesses shown by the Australian bowling attack.
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If Team India manages to overcome the Kangaroos in Sydney and Sri Lanka excels by beating Australia 2-0, the WTC table would shift dramatically. The projected points would place India at 55.26, Sri Lanka at 53.84, and Australia at 51.75. Given this scenario, Team India would not only have a chance to qualify for the WTC Final but also position themselves as strong contenders to win it.
Despite the challenges ahead, the situation is not as bleak as it seems for Team India. With strategic decisions and robust performances, the dream of reaching the WTC Final is still alive and kicking.