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Be consistent or else you could lose your place: Wright
Bangalore, Jun 02: Cricket coach John Wright today cautioned the national players against complacency and warned that lack of consistency could cost them their place as there were a number of `keen and hungry` youngsters waiting to force their way into the national squad.
Bangalore, Jun 02: Cricket coach John Wright today cautioned the national players against complacency and warned that lack of consistency could cost them their place as there were a number of "keen and hungry" youngsters waiting to force their way into the national squad.
"We don't want players to rest on their laurels. So, you need to be performing consistently all the time... And it's important for the players who are playing for India to know that young and keen and hungry players will try and force themselves into the top side," Wright told reporters here.
Wright is here to assist Sandeep Patil, coach of India 'A', which is currently having its 18-day training camp at the National Cricket Academy here ahead of their six-week tour of England, where they would play 11 matches, beginning June 22.
Asked if there were "slots" for some of India 'A' players in the top side, Wright said: "It always depends on the performance of the incumbents. What I can say is that if there is a lot of competition, it's good for Indian cricket."
He said he is working with Patil and helping him prepare the team for England. "It is very good from my point of view because I get to work with some of the boys who might have an opportunity to force themselves into the top side. I am looking forward to it."
Wright said there would not be any clash in the coaching styles of Patil and himself as both were working for the same purpose.
"I have played against him (Patil). I admire him for the job he has done for the Kenyan team. It's important that coaches learn and know from each other".
On wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel, Wright said he had an outstanding start to his career but now needs experience.
Terming his new assignment a "challenge", Patil said: "Boys are looking good".
Asked if he believed India 'A' players stood a chance to break into the senior side, which right now appeared well-set, he said: "It's for the boys to create opportunities."
He expressed hope that the coming England tour would offer a "broader view" for the selectors when they select the Indian team for the home series against New Zealand.
Patil has now been joined by Madan Lal, who would assist him in the bowling department.
Bureau Report
Wright is here to assist Sandeep Patil, coach of India 'A', which is currently having its 18-day training camp at the National Cricket Academy here ahead of their six-week tour of England, where they would play 11 matches, beginning June 22.
Asked if there were "slots" for some of India 'A' players in the top side, Wright said: "It always depends on the performance of the incumbents. What I can say is that if there is a lot of competition, it's good for Indian cricket."
He said he is working with Patil and helping him prepare the team for England. "It is very good from my point of view because I get to work with some of the boys who might have an opportunity to force themselves into the top side. I am looking forward to it."
Wright said there would not be any clash in the coaching styles of Patil and himself as both were working for the same purpose.
"I have played against him (Patil). I admire him for the job he has done for the Kenyan team. It's important that coaches learn and know from each other".
On wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel, Wright said he had an outstanding start to his career but now needs experience.
Terming his new assignment a "challenge", Patil said: "Boys are looking good".
Asked if he believed India 'A' players stood a chance to break into the senior side, which right now appeared well-set, he said: "It's for the boys to create opportunities."
He expressed hope that the coming England tour would offer a "broader view" for the selectors when they select the Indian team for the home series against New Zealand.
Patil has now been joined by Madan Lal, who would assist him in the bowling department.
Bureau Report