As the hunt for a coach for the Indian cricket team gathered momentum, former West Indies [Images] captain Vivian Richards indicated that though he lacked the experience he was well equipped to handle such a position.

Richards did not directly say whether he would consider if an offer to coach the Indian team came to him, but made it clear that he had a sound knowledge of the game.

"I have not got a coaching badge. But I am also reluctant to go for the badge," Richards said in New Delhi on Friday.

"But what I have with me is the experience of playing in 124 Tests. I know that I have a sound knowledge of the game," he said.

India does not have a coach at the moment after John Wright [Images] stepped down from the post immediately after the series against Pakistan.

With Australians Greg Chappell [Images], Tom Moody and Dean Jones in the race to replace Wright, Richards said there was no harm in having a foreign coach.

"There is nothing wrong in having a foreign coach. The game is getting globalised and this way we can learn from each other," he said.

An Australian taking over the post could be a good thing for the side, as Richards, referring to the West Indies' coach Benett King, indicated that they usually take a firm stance in achieving their goal.

"The Australians usually take a hardcore stance in achieving their goal," he said.