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05-23-2007, 12:22 PM
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Sri Lanka Cricket, has shortlisted some high profiled names in the field, and according to the SLC sources, ex-New Zealand test cap (Ex Indian coach) John Wright leads the table among others.
"John Wright has done a wonderful job with India and he’ll be our favourite choice," a cricket official told ‘The Island’ yesterday
"We’ll be talking to him and if he’s willing to take over, we will go ahead with John," the official added.
Former Australian opener and coach Geoff Marsh, former South African coach Graham Ford and Greg Shepherd, who is the coach at Victoria, Australia have been other names that have been thought of as suitable replacements, but for the moment the former New Zealand opener looks to be the choice of most top officials.
"John is a proven coach unlike most of the other names that have been thought of. That means his price will be high too compared to some of the others, but nevertheless it’s an investment worth making," the official said.
But I personally have other ideas. It was "non proven" coaches (at international level) who had been succesful with Sri Lanka all the time. Look at Whatmore. Look at Moody. They evolved as top coaches, with Sri Lanka. So, I personally prefer if the board go for some new name, rather than bringing an ex-Indian coach to Sri Lanka.
One of the senior players of the national team told ‘The Island’ before the team’s departure to Abu Dhabi that it’s vital for the board to bring in a coach who will take the team to the next level instead of someone who tries to stamp his authority. "Tom was ideal. He was very methodical and tried to improve every aspect." he said.
Sri Lanka Cricket, has shortlisted some high profiled names in the field, and according to the SLC sources, ex-New Zealand test cap (Ex Indian coach) John Wright leads the table among others.
"John Wright has done a wonderful job with India and he’ll be our favourite choice," a cricket official told ‘The Island’ yesterday
"We’ll be talking to him and if he’s willing to take over, we will go ahead with John," the official added.
Former Australian opener and coach Geoff Marsh, former South African coach Graham Ford and Greg Shepherd, who is the coach at Victoria, Australia have been other names that have been thought of as suitable replacements, but for the moment the former New Zealand opener looks to be the choice of most top officials.
"John is a proven coach unlike most of the other names that have been thought of. That means his price will be high too compared to some of the others, but nevertheless it’s an investment worth making," the official said.
But I personally have other ideas. It was "non proven" coaches (at international level) who had been succesful with Sri Lanka all the time. Look at Whatmore. Look at Moody. They evolved as top coaches, with Sri Lanka. So, I personally prefer if the board go for some new name, rather than bringing an ex-Indian coach to Sri Lanka.
One of the senior players of the national team told ‘The Island’ before the team’s departure to Abu Dhabi that it’s vital for the board to bring in a coach who will take the team to the next level instead of someone who tries to stamp his authority. "Tom was ideal. He was very methodical and tried to improve every aspect." he said.