News for 'John Wright'

Injured Rohit to miss Champions League T20, says MI coach Wright

Injured Rohit to miss Champions League T20, says MI coach Wright

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma sustained a fracture in the middle finger during the second One-Day International against England at Cardiff.

Games like these happen, we will move forward: Rohit

Games like these happen, we will move forward: Rohit

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

India captain Rohit Sharma is confident that his team will bounce back from the eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the first Test in Bengaluru.

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Wright blasts Man City's Haaland for throwing ball at Arsenal's Gabriel

Young, Ravindra stave off Bumrah, Siraj challenge as NZ take series lead

Young, Ravindra stave off Bumrah, Siraj challenge as NZ take series lead

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

India arrived in Bengaluru seeking a big win over the 2021 champions to improve their chances of making a third successive final in June 2025, but will now need to battle to keep alive their run of 18 straight home series victories since 2012.

From the Colonel: Tales Between Two Titles

From the Colonel: Tales Between Two Titles

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Dilip Vengsarkar reminisced how living up to the tag of champions was a tough task for the 1983 World Cup winning squad.

How India's cricket coaches' salaries have risen...

How India's cricket coaches' salaries have risen...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Rediff.com's Harish Kotian checks out how much India's cricket coaches -- from John Wright to Ravi Shastri -- have been paid.

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

In Numbers: How India fared under Kumble

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

How does Anil Kumble compare with the other India coaches this century?

Bumrah's Dramatic Decade With MI

Bumrah's Dramatic Decade With MI

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'This is my 10th season of the IPL, so many memories and special moments. Through the ups and downs, the highs and lows and everything in between, I'm grateful for everything that was and hopeful for everything to come.'

NZC overhauls its selection system

NZC overhauls its selection system

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

In a major shake-up of selection system in the country, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Wednesday disbanded its national selection panel and replaced it with a new post of National Selection Manager (NSM).

IPL: Sachin Tendulkar unlikely to play in final

IPL: Sachin Tendulkar unlikely to play in final

Rediff.com25 May 2013

The Eden Gardens could be deprived of Sachin Tendulkar's batting for the second game running as Mumbai Indians coach John Wright has said the veteran cricketer is "unlikely" to play in Sunday's final against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Ganguly to captain KKR in 2010?

Ganguly to captain KKR in 2010?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Sourav Ganguly is almost certain to be reinstated as captain while John Wright is likely to take over as coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in the third edition of the Indian Premier League in 2010, team sources said on Saturday.

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

After spending two seasons with the team as player, Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting will take over as head coach of Mumbai Indians for the eighth season of the Indian Premier League. He will replace John Wright, who was the team's coach for Season 6 and 7.

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Mukesh Parpiani, one of India's finest photojournalists, delved into his archives for these rare glimpses of a young cricketer who turns 50 today.

On a wing and a prayer

On a wing and a prayer

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

'Ganguly made players feel they belonged'

'Ganguly made players feel they belonged'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Former India coach John Wright says Sourav Ganguly gave the youngsters in the team the 'license to bite and snarl'.

IPL 8 Squads: Mumbai Indians

IPL 8 Squads: Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Mumbai Indians squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Readers speak out!

Readers speak out!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Thank you Mr. Wright! You were 'The Coach'!

Opportunity for fringe players: Wright

Opportunity for fringe players: Wright

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

India coach John Wright says the Challenger Series, starting in Bangalore on Wednesday, offers fringe players a change to stake claim for a berth in the national side.

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

After a shaky start to England's European Championship campaign that had critics questioning his starting spot, Phil Foden insists his partnership with Jude Bellingham will only flourish.

'I hope Sachin gets fit to play IPL final'

'I hope Sachin gets fit to play IPL final'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Former India coach John Wright wished iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar happy birthday and also hoped timely recovery from his finger injury before the Indian Premier League final on Sunday.

New Zealand coach optimistic despite team's poor form

New Zealand coach optimistic despite team's poor form

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Recent results suggest coach John Wright is being overly optimistic about his New Zealand side's chances at the cricket World Cup when he talks about reaching the quarter-finals.

Pataudi supports foreign coach

Pataudi supports foreign coach

Rediff.com8 Mar 2005

PHOTOS: Stars converge on Antilla to celebrate Mumbai Indians IPL triumph

PHOTOS: Stars converge on Antilla to celebrate Mumbai Indians IPL triumph

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Nita Ambani threw a lavish party at her Mumbai residence Antilla on Monday night to celebrate her team Mumbai Indians's second Indian Premier League title win.

Chappell joins Australian academy

Chappell joins Australian academy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The former Team India coach will work there as a consultant coach.

'India will definitely miss Tendulkar in T20 WC'

'India will definitely miss Tendulkar in T20 WC'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Given the form he is in, India would definitely miss Sachin Tendulkar's services in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup to be staged in the West Indies from April 30-May 16, reckons former India coach John Wright.

Make selection more professional: Azad

Make selection more professional: Azad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The former India all-rounder supported outgoing coach John Wright's view that the selection committee should be accountable for its actions.

Gavaskar declines India coach offer

Gavaskar declines India coach offer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

'Tendulkar felt let down by Dravid's declaration'

'Tendulkar felt let down by Dravid's declaration'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Tendulkar, batting on 194 in the first Test against Pakistan, left no one in doubt that 'he felt let down', says John Wright in his just-published book Indian Summers.

Re-look into Dravid's dual role

Re-look into Dravid's dual role

Rediff.com22 Aug 2004

Coach John Wright wondered whether the twin responsibility of batting and wicketkeeping is affecting Dravid batting.\n\n

BCCI panel to discuss new coach issue on Sunday

BCCI panel to discuss new coach issue on Sunday

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Chaired by BCCI president Ranbir Singh Mahendra, the committee also includes board secretary S K Nair and its former chief Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Camp has helped improve fitness: King

Camp has helped improve fitness: King

Rediff.com26 Aug 2003

Coach John Wright expressed happiness over the attitude and commitment of the players.\n

Dhoni delighted with century

Dhoni delighted with century

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

We want to play good cricket for Sachin: Rohit

We want to play good cricket for Sachin: Rohit

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

With Sachin Tendulkar set to appear in his final Champions League T20, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said the team will put its best foot forward in its quest to win the tournament for the veteran batsman.

Laxman reveals his thoughts on pink ball and DRS

Laxman reveals his thoughts on pink ball and DRS

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

When former cricketer VVS Laxman was asked about his views about cricket under lights with pink ball, he said, "It's a work in progress".

India at par with Australia: Ganguly

India at par with Australia: Ganguly

Rediff.com17 Jan 2004

Ashok Malhotra to coach India in Dhaka

Ashok Malhotra to coach India in Dhaka

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

The former Test batsman will do the job until John Wright, in New Zealand following his father's death, returns to take over

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Graeme Swann recalled how he once got Rahul Dravid out and it became a momentous occasion for him. Dravid played for Kent under John Wright's coaching and had a good season with the county side.

Boys resilient enough to carry on without Le Roux

Boys resilient enough to carry on without Le Roux

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Wright revealed Le Roux had shared his plans to shift his allegiance to the UCBSA in a telephonic chat on Friday.