Former New Zealand captain John Wright is the most suitable candidate for coaching the Australian team, noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has said.
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 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.
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.
John Wright chalks out the blue print for the Indian team over the next three months.
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.
England all-rounder Luke Wright was ruled out of the World Twenty20 with a side strain on Saturday.
Shaun Wright-Phillips completed his move from Manchester City to Chelsea on Monday, signing a five-year contract with the English champions.
"You have to put a value on the India cap. It is not something to be shared around," the Indian coach said.
India's coach said there will be no change in the batting order for the upcoming series against South Africa.
Luke Wright shone with bat and ball while captain Stuart Broad took four wickets as England eased to a 40-run victory over New Zealand in their first Twenty20 international in Auckland on Saturday.
Iconic cricketer Sourav Ganguly's television commentary reminds former India coach John Wright of eclectic tennis superstar John McEnroe, now a popular figure with the microphone.
Former coach John Wright says if India's batting clicks the team can do well in England.
Wright's tenure extended till 2005 \n\n\n\n
The New Zealander indicated that he is not in a position to coach the Indian team till the 2007 World Cup.
Wright also emphasised on the importance for the team to maintain the winning sequence which has seen India rout Bangladesh and South Africa by huge margins.
Wright said the team should realise they owe more to the passionate fans in cricket-mad India.
Rediff.com readers wish the Indian coach on his 49th birthday.
Rediff.com readers wish the Indian coach on his 49th birthday.
Rediff.com readers wish the Indian coach on his 49th birthday.
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You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.
The Indian team, it is learnt, want a foreigner to take up the job.
Rediff.com readers wish the Indian coach on his 49th birthday.
"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
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.
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene is wary of England's devastating duo Eoin Morgan and Luke Wright and believes dismissing them cheaply in Monday's World Twenty match is key to maintaining his team's winning momentum.
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.
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