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'Wright' inputs helped Kirsten tackle India job

'Wright' inputs helped Kirsten tackle India job

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

The Indian cricket team's South African coach Gary Kirsten credits former New Zealand captain and ex India coach John Wright for providing him with insights on how to approach one of the toughest and most demanding jobs in the game.

John Wright to coach World XI

John Wright to coach World XI

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

The former India coach will assist the world's top players in upstaging world champions Australia in three ODIs and a six-day Test.

Dalmiya was probably the best boss I worked for: Wright

Dalmiya was probably the best boss I worked for: Wright

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

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.

Sachin will score 100 tons: Wright

Sachin will score 100 tons: Wright

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

The batting star, struggling with injuries of late, has got a vote of confidence from former Indian coach John Wright.

PHOTOS: Wright sets up easy victory for England

PHOTOS: Wright sets up easy victory for England

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Luke Wright blasted 76 off 43 balls as England kept alive their title defence with a six-wicket victory against New Zealand in a World Twenty20 Super Eight match on Saturday.

Tendulkar in the same league with Bradman: Wright

Tendulkar in the same league with Bradman: Wright

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Sachin Tendulkar is in the same league with Don Bradman and the batting maestro has it in him to become the first cricketer to hit 100 international centuries, former India coach John Wright said on Thursday.

Let's hope Indian cricket is going forward: Wright

Let's hope Indian cricket is going forward: Wright

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Former India coach John Wright questioned the ICC's approval of the much-debated concept of playing day-night Test and wondered whether it would work in reality.

Wright likely to get an extension

Wright likely to get an extension

Rediff.com6 May 2004

'We have no idea of saying goodbye to anybody at the moment. Wright has done a good job,' said BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya.

Mumbai match will be tough: Wright

Mumbai match will be tough: Wright

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Tendulkar is in his prime: Wright

Tendulkar is in his prime: Wright

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

"Sachin is not declining. In fact, he is in his prime," coach John Wright told reporters.

No harm exploiting home advantage: Wright

No harm exploiting home advantage: Wright

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

India's coach said the Ahmedabad track had nothing to offer world-class bowlers even on the fourth and fifth day.

Discuss John Wright's tenure

Discuss John Wright's tenure

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Say goodbye to John Wright, by evaluating his tenure. We will make sure your feedback gets to him.

Wright hoping top batsmen will click

Wright hoping top batsmen will click

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

India's coach wants his batsmen to exploit the first 15 overs in the coming tri-series, also involving Australia and Pakistan.

India jolted by defeat, says Wright

India jolted by defeat, says Wright

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

"If there were any illusions about how tough this tour was going to be, they were (shattered)," Wright said

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Is Head Coach Gambir under the lens?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.

Wright sore over umpiring

Wright sore over umpiring

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

The India coach's patience was severely tested following a spate of bad decisions against India on day 2 of the second Test against Pakistan.

Wright, Ganguly defend Dravid

Wright, Ganguly defend Dravid

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

"It was an innocent mistake," India coach John Wright said of the incident.

Wright joins NZC in high performance role

Wright joins NZC in high performance role

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Former Team India coach John Wright has joined New Zealand Cricket in a high performance role, while John Bracewell was reappointed as coach of the Kiwi side until April 2009.

'Losing Yuvraj, Wright in same over was turning point'

'Losing Yuvraj, Wright in same over was turning point'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Pune Warriors' assistant coach Rob Walters said losing the wickets of Yuvraj Singh and Luke Wright in the same over proved to be the turning point in his team's 15-run loss to the Delhi Daredevils in a Pepsi IPL match in Raipur.

EPL: Wright-Phillips helps QPR stun Chelsea; Liverpool win

EPL: Wright-Phillips helps QPR stun Chelsea; Liverpool win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Images from the EPL matches played across England on Wednesday.

Roebuck reckons Wright is right man to lift Australian team

Roebuck reckons Wright is right man to lift Australian team

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Former New Zealand captain John Wright is the most suitable candidate for coaching the Australian team, noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has said.

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.

New Zealand coach Wright to quit after Windies tour

New Zealand coach Wright to quit after Windies tour

Rediff.com1 May 2012

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.

Wright banking on bowling skills of Sachin, Sourav

Wright banking on bowling skills of Sachin, Sourav

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

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

ODI World Cup: Brook, Archer miss out as Stokes named in provisional squad

ODI World Cup: Brook, Archer miss out as Stokes named in provisional squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

England Test skipper Ben Stokes on Wednesday came out of ODI retirement to be included in the provisional squad for the 50-over World Cup

Wicket got difficult to bat on: Wright

Wicket got difficult to bat on: Wright

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

India coach John Wright lauded the Sri Lankans on their Asia Cup success, saying they bowled very well.

No differences with Ganguly: Wright

No differences with Ganguly: Wright

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

The former India coach says his book 'Indian Summers' should be read in its entirety to understand his views.

Sehwag refutes Wright's selection claims

Sehwag refutes Wright's selection claims

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Virender Sehwag rebutted John Wright's charge that there was zonal bias in team selection.

India relish being out of spotlight: Wright

India relish being out of spotlight: Wright

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

"Staying grounded is a little bit easier here than in India," the Indian coach said.

High intensity fitness camp in August: Wright

High intensity fitness camp in August: Wright

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

John Wright chalks out the blue print for the Indian team over the next three months.

When Wright grabbed Sehwag's collar

When Wright grabbed Sehwag's collar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Virender Sehwag was grabbed by the collar by coach John Wright in 2002 after the opener had played a reckless shot to get out.

Wright wants Kiwis to 'bat time'

Wright wants Kiwis to 'bat time'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

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.

Sachin 194*: Why Did Dravid Declare?

Sachin 194*: Why Did Dravid Declare?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

It was the team's decision to declare the innings and not Dravid's alone.

'What did John Wright do?'

'What did John Wright do?'

Rediff.com18 May 2005

Chelsea seal Wright-Phillips signing

Chelsea seal Wright-Phillips signing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Chelsea seal Wright-Phillips signing

Chelsea seal Wright-Phillips signing

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Shaun Wright-Phillips completed his move from Manchester City to Chelsea on Monday, signing a five-year contract with the English champions.