Speculation over coach continues

Who will ultimately become the coach of India? If all the newspapers in Calcutta are to be believed, the former New Zealand opener John Wright has the brightest chance. Every day, newspapers in the city, have been publishing reports quoting various sources that John Wright will ultimately take over responsibility from the ICC Knock-out Trophy at Nairobi starting October 3.

Papers have also quoted that even Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid have been discussing the issue with Wright in England. Wright incidentally is also the coach of Kent for which Dravid is turning out this season. However, most of the reports have also indicated that Roger Binny will be in charge of the conditioning camp prior to the tournament. The camp is slated to begin on September 15 in Chennai.

A vernacular daily in Calcutta has also stated that the BCCI Secretary Jaywant Lele is surprised the recent comments made by the Indian captain Sourav Ganguly. The latter had given an interview to a Bengali newspaper in Calcutta stating that he preferred to have Javagal Srinath in the team for the forthcoming tournament in Kenya. Ganguly has also said that he would definitely talk to the selectors and the board secretary regarding the inclusion of Srinath.

Reacting to this statement, Lele has said, "How can Ganguly say that he needs a particular type of cricketer without participating in the conditioning camp?" and added" He should first have a look at the talent that is available. Moreover he should have informed me first about his requirements." However, Lele has also added that once Ganguly attends the camp, he will definitely talk with him on the Srinath issue.