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John Wright eyes NZ coaching role
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armchairumpire
U19 Cricketer
Did he put his hand up for the Wellington or Northern Districts coaching roles?
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
I hope he gets it. He may turn the focus back on tests...ha.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Best coach India have had, IMO. NZ would do well to hire him.
James
Cricket Web Owner
While writing that report, I was trying to think what were Wright's major achievements with India.
He didn't:
* win a test series overseas
* didn't win a major tournament (World Cup or Champions Trophy)
* failed to bring through any talented batsman into the mix (AFAIK).
I can't think of any
He didn't:
* win a test series overseas
* didn't win a major tournament (World Cup or Champions Trophy)
* failed to bring through any talented batsman into the mix (AFAIK).
I can't think of any
armchairumpire
U19 Cricketer
He did get selected to be the coach of the World XI in Super Series last year, so someone must think he does something wright (sorry, couldn't help it!) in the coaching department.James said:While writing that report, I was trying to think what were Wright's major achievements with India.
He didn't:
* win a test series overseas
* didn't win a major tournament (World Cup or Champions Trophy)
* failed to bring through any talented batsman into the mix (AFAIK).
I can't think of any
vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
He led them on that tour of Australia in 03/04. He also helped to create a fair bit of cohesion in the squad.James said:While writing that report, I was trying to think what were Wright's major achievements with India.
He didn't:
* win a test series overseas
* didn't win a major tournament (World Cup or Champions Trophy)
* failed to bring through any talented batsman into the mix (AFAIK).
I can't think of any
It's interesting how a lot of the progress made during this time is attributed to Ganguly (not saying that he wasn't integral, or anything like that) especially with regards to new players who did well (Sehwag, Yuvraj, Pathan, etc.), while now Chappell is the one who lives and dies by what happens.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Heh, look at Indian test record before him. Then you won't say that. We did win a test series in Pakistan, BTW. But not outside the subcontinent. Before him, we hadn't even won a test outside the subcontinent in like 15 years, let alone a series.James said:While writing that report, I was trying to think what were Wright's major achievements with India.
He didn't:
* win a test series overseas
* didn't win a major tournament (World Cup or Champions Trophy)
* failed to bring through any talented batsman into the mix (AFAIK).
I can't think of any
alternative
Cricket Web Content Updater
Indian test record had nothing to offere before Wright took over, he is the best coach india ever had imo..
Our ODI record wasn't too good too, but with him we also reached the WC final and since then are a good force in ODI too..
Our ODI record wasn't too good too, but with him we also reached the WC final and since then are a good force in ODI too..
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
James said:
No. If we win in SA, it will be.
Matt52
U19 Vice-Captain
I hope he does get the job..
I am not sure about his record with India, but a few guys on this thread thought he did well.
My reason is that I think a lot of cricket supporters in New Zealand are not too happy with our current coach, John Bracewell.
He (Bracewell) doesnt come across well in the media and and said some pretty strange things at times. NZ's record isnt any better than it has been in the past. You could also say that he had a larger amount of good players to choose from.
I am trying to think of a highlight under Bracewell's reign but I can't think of one. I think we climbed to 3rd in the one-day rankings for a short time but that was it. My apologies..........we did beat SA in a one day series in NZ for the first time.
I hope Wright could change a few controversial selections of Bracewell's too,,, but I guess that is for another thread.
I am not sure about his record with India, but a few guys on this thread thought he did well.
My reason is that I think a lot of cricket supporters in New Zealand are not too happy with our current coach, John Bracewell.
He (Bracewell) doesnt come across well in the media and and said some pretty strange things at times. NZ's record isnt any better than it has been in the past. You could also say that he had a larger amount of good players to choose from.
I am trying to think of a highlight under Bracewell's reign but I can't think of one. I think we climbed to 3rd in the one-day rankings for a short time but that was it. My apologies..........we did beat SA in a one day series in NZ for the first time.
I hope Wright could change a few controversial selections of Bracewell's too,,, but I guess that is for another thread.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
IMO, he did fantastic. The best coach in Indian history. Thats how highly I think of him.Matt52 said:
India did win the Champions Trophy.James said:While writing that report, I was trying to think what were Wright's major achievements with India.
He didn't:
* win a test series overseas
* didn't win a major tournament (World Cup or Champions Trophy)
* failed to bring through any talented batsman into the mix (AFAIK).
I can't think of any
And to be fair to Wright, there is little he could have done to bring through new talented batsmen. Chappell can do so now (Raina for one) because the absence of Sachin and Saurav has left two openings in the batting line-up for him to fill, that wasn't the case usually when Wright was the coach. The only thing he could be faulted for is his failure to rectify the downfall of Ganguly as a batsman, and his failure to get India out of the rut they were in in the last season he was in charge.
armchairumpire
U19 Cricketer
NZ Test side - bit of a poisoned chalice. Still, the only way is up.Tim said:
Different coaches, what about different Captains - Fleming for Test, Vettori for ODI?
Tim
Cricketer Of The Year
NZ aren't bad in tests, they'll still be a challenge for anyone. We looked like we were making progress for awhile but recently its gone back to us playing out a few draws. Bracewell has an excellent ODI record, but like at Glouc's, he has struggled to capture the imagation in the longer form. John Wright might be a good option for NZ in tests. But as I said, it raises alot of complications.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Drew the Champions Trophy with SL, and made final of WC. Also won us a test series in Pakistan (overseas to IndiaJames said:While writing that report, I was trying to think what were Wright's major achievements with India.
He didn't:
* win a test series overseas
* didn't win a major tournament (World Cup or Champions Trophy)
* failed to bring through any talented batsman into the mix (AFAIK).
I can't think of any
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