John Wright said that team was hungrier for a win in Kolkata after failing to give the final push for victory in the Mohali 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.
The former India coach also made some controversial revelations in his book 'Indian Summers'.
England batsman Kevin Pietersen has a "minor" strain of his right hamstring, team coach John Wright said on Saturday.
The former India coach said the left-hand batsman plays well on hard and fast wickets.
John Wright slammed his successor for meddling in selection matters and throwing himself in such a situation so early in his tenure
Ricky Ponting and John Wright inspect the wicket at the Melbourne Telstra Dome.
India's coach said the Ahmedabad track had nothing to offer world-class bowlers even on the fourth and fifth day.
Coach John Wright wondered whether the twin responsibility of batting and wicketkeeping is affecting Dravid batting.\n\n
Paras Mhambrey will assist coach John Wright in the second leg of the on-going conditioning camp in Bangalore.
New Indian coach Greg Chappell said that he had been working on a lot of strategies to make the team best in the world.
India's new cricket coach Greg Chappell has a message for his players -- discipline is non-negotiable
The batting star, struggling with injuries of late, has got a vote of confidence from former Indian coach John Wright.
The committee including coach John Wright will choose around 20 players to be put on contract.
Chaired by BCCI president Ranbir Singh Mahendra, the committee also includes board secretary S K Nair and its former chief Jagmohan Dalmiya.
'We have no idea of saying goodbye to anybody at the moment. Wright has done a good job,' said BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya.
The India coach will step down after the third Test against Pakistan but would stay on for the ODIs against Pakistan and Sri Lanka that follows.
India's coach John Wright says the team expects the off-spinner to continue bowling the delivery he has been reported for.
Former Team India coach John Wright has turned down the offer to take up the head coach's job at Cricket Australia's (CA) Centre of Excellence.
Javed Miandad spoke to the Indian captain about his current job of coaching the talented Pakistan team.
The Indian coach said the off-spinner as well as the team is "relaxed".
World XI skipper Graeme Smith said his side was a little underprepared as compared to Australia.
"It is not just me, Indian coach John Wright himself has said that Kumble would have been the best captain," legendary spinner Bishen Singh Bedi said.
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
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