India's coach wants his batsmen to exploit the first 15 overs in the coming tri-series, also involving Australia and Pakistan.
"It was an innocent mistake," India coach John Wright said of the incident.
The Indian team, it is learnt, want a foreigner to take up the job.
John Wright chalks out the blue print for the Indian team over the next three months.
John Wright will step down as head coach of New Zealand after their tour to West Indies, the country's cricket governing body said on Tuesday. Wright, who took on the role at the end of 2010, had declined an offer to extend his contract, citing a desire to pursue other interests.
The former India coach says his book 'Indian Summers' should be read in its entirety to understand his views.
Virender Sehwag rebutted John Wright's charge that there was zonal bias in team selection.
"Staying grounded is a little bit easier here than in India," the Indian coach said.
The Indian coach is banking on the bowling skills of part-timers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly to make up for the fifth bowler's slot
India coach John Wright lauded the Sri Lankans on their Asia Cup success, saying they bowled very well.
New Zealand's top six batsmen have been given a short, sharp reminder as to what is expected from them when they face Pakistan in the second Test that starts in Wellington on Sunday. 'Bat time,' coach John Wright told reporters when asked what he had told his team after New Zealand were bowled out in a session in their second innings in the first Test.
Virender Sehwag was grabbed by the collar by coach John Wright in 2002 after the opener had played a reckless shot to get out.
India's coach said there will be no change in the batting order for the upcoming series against South Africa.
Wright's tenure extended till 2005 \n\n\n\n
Former coach John Wright says if India's batting clicks the team can do well in England.
Wright said the team should realise they owe more to the passionate fans in cricket-mad India.
Former New Zealand opener John Wright, who coached India with great success, has emerged as the favourite to become coach of the Black Caps after two Australians and ex-Black Cap skipper Stephen Fleming ruled themselves out on Wednesday.
"The one-day pitches will suit the batsmen more," the Indian cricket coach said.
The India coach named a formidable team to take on Central Districts in the three-day match, which begins on Friday.\n\n
India's coach said though the team comprises players from different parts of the country and support staff from abroad, every one has a common goal.
Mumbai Indians coach John Wright feels Sachin Tendulkar's experience of playing on the slow and turning Feroze Shah Kotla track will play a crucial role in Saturday's Champions League T20 semi-final against Trinidad and Tobago.
New Zealand have responded to the recent poor showing on the tour to India and Bangladesh by naming John Wright as head coach in place of Mark Greatbatch, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday.
Pakistani great Wasim Akram, former India batsman Pravin Amre and ex-India coach John Wright will make presentations for the Kolkata Knight Riders coach's post in Mumbai on August 30.
BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya said the extension is subject to the approval of the Working Committee.
Fast bowlers would be given preference compared to spinners, he said.
While New Zealand basks in the glory of a first Test match win over Australia in more than 18 years, national cricket coach John Wright put the victory in perspective and again told his top order batsmen they must put more runs on the board.
The former India coach said the left-hand batsman plays well on hard and fast wickets.
It was the team's decision to declare the innings and not Dravid's alone.
Gautam Gambhir's position as India's head coach is under scrutiny following a string of disappointing results and reports of discontent within the team.
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.
John Wright, who coached India between 2000 and 2005, said the late Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away on Sunday, was a 'tough' but 'fair' boss.
Latham admitted he has given thought to how to utilise the spinners at their disposal. New Zealand have Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel among frontline tweakers and Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips also to roll over their arms.
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