Coach John Wright expressed happiness over the attitude and commitment of the players.\n
But there is still a question mark over Virender Sehwag and Ashish Nehra.
Noted Yoga instructor and aerospace scientist Dr S N Omkar puts them through the yoga-related exercises.
The former India coach advocated a more professional approach in team selection matters.
India's cricket coach Greg Chappell doubts whether Sachin Tendulkar can return to the dizzy heights of the past, but he says he will do everything possible to get the little master back on track.
The former India captain and ace batsman made the comment in a newspaper column on Sunday.
Former India players hail the appointment of the Aussie ace as India coach.
BCCI sources said while skipper Sourav Ganguly favours Chappell, vice-captain Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble prefer Moody for the India coach's job.
Readers' take on the newly-formed panel to select the new coach.
A committee, to be set up in the next 48 hours, will shortlist candidates and make its recommendations.
Talks are underway with the Australian to take over the job held by John Dyson, whose term ended last month.
John Wright chalks out the blue print for the Indian team over the next three months.
I hope I have proved that an outsider can make a reasonable fist of it, said India's outgoing coach John Wright
The BCCI chief said the Indian trainer's resignation had nothing to do with his contract.\n\n
Wright said the team should realise they owe more to the passionate fans in cricket-mad India.
BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya said the extension is subject to the approval of the Working Committee.
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.
"Sachin is not declining. In fact, he is in his prime," coach John Wright told reporters.
"If there were any illusions about how tough this tour was going to be, they were (shattered)," Wright said
The Indian captain also praised Bangladesh for having put up a "very good show" in the one-dayers.
"It was an innocent mistake," India coach John Wright said of the incident.
John Wright will continue as the coach of the Indian team till the Pakistan series at home in February-March next year.
"Staying grounded is a little bit easier here than in India," the Indian coach said.
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