India's WTC hopes dim after Colombo draw; must win six of seven remaining Tests

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India's World Test Championship qualification prospects suffered a setback after they could only manage a draw in the Colombo Test against Sri Lanka, missing a series sweep. Former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth raised alarm over the consequences of this result for the team's title ambitions. With the draw leaving India in a difficult position, the team now faces a steep challenge in their remaining schedule. India must win at least six of their seven remaining Test matches to stay in contention for a WTC final berth.

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