John Wright's perspective for India ahead of the "Border-Gavaskar Trophy"
“They must not think much about the loss to New Zealand. They should try to build confidence first. The discussion in the dressing room should be that they won in Australia on the last two tours so why not for a third time?” former Team India head coach John Wright said
“No negative thoughts at all in the dressing room… losses happen and they must plan for a recovery. If the Kiwis can beat India, then India can also beat Australia like we did in 2000-2001 in India,” the former New Zealand skipper added
John Wright pinpoints Team India's problem in Tests
“India’s problem will be their batters, who are not in the best of form. They have to spend time in the middle. A lot of problems will be solved if they concentrate for long periods and spend time at the crease”
John Wright reflects on New Zealand's series whitewash against India
“I think the dream of winning the series started blooming when they bundled India out for 46 in Bangalore. Tom led the team judiciously and planned according to his resources. Don’t forget that Kane Williamson did not take part, which is also a major factor, yet our team did not crumble,” Wright
John Wright heap praises on New Zealand's spin duo
"Santner gave them the shock and Ajaz increased the intensity in Mumbai, and mind you, they don’t get much opportunity at home since we don’t get to play on turning wickets. Yet, they have performed at their best"
John Wright's take on India's batting approach
“The Kiwi batters spent a lot of time in the nets for the sweep and reverse sweep. They mastered it in the nets in Sri Lanka before coming here. Rohit, Virat [Kohli], Sarfaraz [Khan] are good players of spin, yet they failed. That’s why I say it is an accident,” Wright concluded
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![John Wright's take on India's batting approach
“The Kiwi batters spent a lot of time in the nets for the sweep and reverse sweep. They mastered it in the nets in Sri Lanka before coming here. Rohit, Virat [Kohli], Sarfaraz [Khan] are good players of spin, yet they failed. That’s why I say it is an accident,” Wright concluded](https://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2024/nov/vkstrg.jpeg "John Wright's take on India's batting approach
“The Kiwi batters spent a lot of time in the nets for the sweep and reverse sweep. They mastered it in the nets in Sri Lanka before coming here. Rohit, Virat [Kohli], Sarfaraz [Khan] are good players of spin, yet they failed. That’s why I say it is an accident,” Wright concluded")