The ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) has so far been an arduous journey for India, full of inconsistencies and stiff competition. At the third position with 57.29% in points percentage, India faces a lot of uphill struggle to end up in top two, which will be a sure shot ticket for the WTC Final. A home series loss for the first time in their history to New Zealand, a lacklustre batting effort, and tough overseas tours have made the campaign difficult. Against Australia, India would need to deliver near-flawless performances in the crucial five-match series coming up. Here are the reasons why India is found wanting and how they can tread their way back into the WTC final battle.