It will take time to rebuild India's Test squad: Dravid

Dravid averaged under 25 in the Australia Test series.

Rahul Dravid put an end to media speculation about his retirement saying he had not reached a decision about his career.

"I have not made any decision and no need to make a decision now, we're not playing another game to test seven to eight months so we'll see how it pans out," Dravid told Channel Nine Australia after a complete farce 4 -0 India.

"At my stage in my career is always taking him on a lot of time and do not look too far ahead, so let's see what happens." Dravid average age of 25 during the series, providing a moot point for those who ask young players to be broken into India's Test squad.

"I'm definitely closer to the end than the beginning, no doubt about it," said Dravid.

A media report said Dravid may retire after the defeat of India in Adelaide, but India team manager GS Walia issued a press release denying that.

"The team has taken note of media stories suggesting the imminent retirement of a member of the Indian team. We would like to clarify the situation, stating categorically that they are not correct and is unfounded," Walia said in a prepared statement, but not make a categorical reference to Dravid.

Dravid said it was imperative for India to build a strong team test because it is important for the game in general.

"India needs to be a Test playing nation strong, there are not many countries playing cricket and I think that if India is competitive in Test cricket that makes the difference," he said.

"We did not do so well abroad over the last series, but I'm hopeful that some of the kids will pass."

"It may take a little time, but we will build a strong foundation."