India Will Win World Test Championship: Sourav Ganguly Backs Shubman Gill-led Side Despite Recent Struggles

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Former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly, is confident that India is on the cusp of winning the World Test Championship (WTC). According to Ganguly, it is not a matter of 'if' but of 'if' India will be crowned in the red ball game. The talent pool that India has is surely going to help the side wade through challenges to win the game. Despite the Indian men's national cricket team facing a string of recent struggles in Test cricket, falling short in crucial moments and missing out on World Test Championship glory, the belief in their potential remains unshaken.

When asked about India's recurring failures at the World Test Championship, Dada (as he is more fondly called) said that India is a strong team and winning the World Test Championship will also happen soon. It is just a question of 'if' but that of 'when'. He emphasised that the immense depth of talent in the squad will eventually help them overcome challenges and reach the summit.

"India winning the World Test Championship, that will also happen. There is so much talent. It is the expectation of time," Ganguly said.

What Takes Test Cricket To The Top As Per Sourav Ganguly?

According to Sourav Ganguly, Test cricket is the purest form of the game. It highlights the efforts of bowlers who are required to deliver long spells, often 20-25 overs in a single day. The challenge becomes even tougher toward the end of the day, especially after the tea break, when the captain expects crucial wickets, and you must step up, whether with a new ball or an old one.

Compared to this, bowling just four overs in T20 cricket is much easier, and physically it is the least demanding format. Having grown up in an era where coaches pushed bowlers to keep going, I've seen players bowl continuously for an hour or more to build the strength and stamina needed for Test cricket. That level of endurance and commitment is why Test cricket will always be regarded as the pinnacle of the sport.

T20 Format Is Evolving

However, the former Indian captain was quick to add that the shortest format has also evolved over the years and become more 'audience-centric'. In contrast, Test cricket can be gruelling and tiring and usually takes a lot of time to produce a concrete result.

However, in countries like India, England, Australia, and South Africa, Test cricket continues to hold a special place. When young players aspire to succeed in this format and build their reputation through it, it reaffirms that Test cricket remains the strongest and most respected form of the game.

As India gears up for the upcoming World Test Championship, all eyes will be on Gautam Gambhir as he steps into a high-stakes battle of grit and strategy. The road ahead is anything but easy, and how he steers his team through these testing times could define their legacy, leading his men into a fight where resilience, character, and hunger for greatness will be pushed to the absolute limit.