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‘Sehwag was almost crying… Sachin told me…’: Tendulkar's role in Wright protest
Rajeev Shukla made a massive revelation on Virender Sehwag's controversial protest incident with John Wright.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 06:10 AM IST
Former India coach narrates how he discovered Jasprit Bumrah in Ahmedabad
Former India coach John Wright narrates the story of how he discovered Jasprit Bumrah while doing scouting for Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad.
Published on Dec 07, 2024 06:25 AM IST
At 24, Gill takes on the captaincy curveball
There are lessons to be learnt from the journeys of IPL captains who got the job young.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 08:29 PM IST
Somshuvra Laha, New Delhi
'Great find by John Wright. Up there with the best': Taylor praises India star
Ahead of his final ODI series, New Zealand great Ross Taylor heaped massive praise on India's 28-year-old cricketer.
Updated on Mar 25, 2022 10:20 AM IST
Aditya Bhattacharya, New Delhi
Rahul Dravid has great knowledge, will do a grand job for India: John Wright
The former New Zealand skipper, who was India’s first foreign coach, points to Dravid’s experience as junior and India A coach as he starts as India head coach against the Kiwis
Published on Nov 16, 2021 06:06 PM IST
‘Don’t panic’: Mohammad Kaif recalls Sourav Ganguly’s words in dressing room during 2002 Natwest Series final
Kaif, who had scored an unbeaten 87 in 78 balls in the match to help India to a thrilling two-wicket win, recalled that the dressing room was tense before the start of the chase.
Updated on Jul 16, 2020 04:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Jasprit Bumrah names ‘the best yorker bowler in the world’
Bumrah, who debut for Mumbai Indians in 2013, has played seven IPL seasons with Malinga, who is one of the few players who has played in every season of IPL and that too representing only one franchise
Updated on Jun 05, 2020 01:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Aritra Mukherjee
‘He spoilt his name,’ Mohammad Kaif on why Greg Chappell wasn’t as respected as John Wright
Kaif said Chappell’s inability to understand the Indian culture did not work in the best interests of the team.
Updated on May 27, 2020 09:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Told Virat Kohli to get him in the team: Parthiv Patel names the player he wanted at RCB
India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel, in an interview revealed that he had spoken to RCB skipper Virat Kohli regarding getting Jasprit Bumrah into the team.
Updated on May 21, 2020 02:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Krunal Pandya recalls how former India coach John Wright spotted him and Hardik
Speaking to Cricbuzz on a Youtube chat show, Krunal recalled how former India coach John Wright spotted the two during a Syed Mushtaq Ali match.
Updated on Apr 11, 2020 02:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
India vs New Zealand: ‘It can happen to most players’ - Former India coach explains how Jasprit Bumrah can bounce back
India vs New Zealand: Former India coach John Wright, who has seen Bumrah closely during his days as Mumbai Indians head coach, said the bowler is returning from injury which is affecting his rhythm.
Updated on Feb 26, 2020 01:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Each batsman would coach one bowler’: VVS Laxman narrates unique strategy introduced by John Wright
Under Sourav Ganguly and John Wright, India became a formidable force even in overseas conditions and as per Laxman, one of the biggest reasons behind the same was clear communication between the players.
Updated on Jan 27, 2020 04:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Sachin Tendulkar reveals interesting story about Rahul Dravid-VVS Laxman partnership in historic 2001 Test against Australia at Eden Gardens
Sachin Tendulkar said that then Indian coach John Wright and Sourav Ganguly decided in 10 minutes when India were following on that Laxman will bat at three and Dravid will be at six.
Updated on Nov 23, 2019 11:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
IPL: Physio Andrew Leipus ends 12-year stint with Kolkata Knight Riders
Earlier this week, the two-time IPL champions had parted ways with head coach Jacques Kallis and his deputy Simon Katich.
Updated on Jul 19, 2019 05:28 PM IST
New Delhi | PTI
2019 Cricket World Cup: Sourav Ganguly, John Wright weigh in on India’s chances
In the video Ganguly asks John Wright to give his views about India’s chances at the World Cup. Wright, who was the deputy to Martin Crowe during the 1992 World Cup, responded positively and said that the warm-up match against Bangladesh helped solve a big puzzle for the team.
Updated on May 30, 2019 02:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
ICC World Cup 2019: Sourav Ganguly, John Wright reunite, banter follows; Twitter reacts in delight
Captain Ganguly and coach Wright were the men responsible for giving Indian cricket new direction and they combined perfectly to strategise many India wins in the past.
Updated on May 29, 2019 12:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
The Wright way: Zooming in on Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya before time
Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, who played stellar roles in Mumbai Indians being crowned IPL champions for a record fourth time and will be key to the country’s World Cup prospects, were far from the limelight when ex-India coach John Wright spotted them, convinced they will go a long way.
Published on May 16, 2019 07:51 PM IST
Mumbai | Rajesh Pansare
Greg Chappell did not know how to run an international team, says VVS Laxman
VVS Laxman, in his recently launched autobiography ‘281 And Beyond’, reveals that under the former Australian coach team India was divided into two or three factions and there was a serious trust deficit.
Updated on Dec 02, 2018 02:37 PM IST
New Delhi, | PTI
India vs England: Does this Virat Kohli-reliant team have a leadership group at all?
Coach-captain are never going to be enough to address everyone’s needs and concerns individually and therefore, you need more hands on deck to firefight properly.
Updated on Aug 17, 2018 11:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Aakash Chopra
In the wake of 100-ball cricket, need White Paper on how to save Tests
Ideas for saving Test cricket needs to come from those recently retired or playing currently because they are more in tune with trends in cricket, society and player psychology.
Updated on May 17, 2018 02:05 PM IST
Ayaz Memon