'Wright asked if I was interested in coaching India' - Moody

Tom Moody, the former Australian allrounder, has revealed that John Wright contacted him to ask if he was intrested in taking over as the coach of the Indian side. Moody is one of the several candidates tipped to be appointed as the next Indian coach after Wright's departure at the end of the Pakistan series.

"John called me two weeks ago and told me that there was a position open for the coach's job, and asked if I was interested in it", Moody told The Indian Express. "I haven't been formally approached yet but if there was an offer I would be interested in taking up the challenge".

Meanwhile Dav Whatmore, currently coaching Bangladesh, has said that he was open to offers from India and added that coaching the team would excite him. "They'd (Indians) better make up their minds soon -- my contract [with Bangladesh] expires on April 30," Whatmore was quoted as saying by the Press Trust of India. "I'm a professional -- of course I'd be interested in talking to the Indians."

Moody, who is currently the director of cricket with Worcestershire, termed the Indian side as "exceptionally talented" and singled out Wright's contribution as a significant factor. "I must say that it has come up brilliantly with the hard work John Wright has put in." He also added that spending time away from his family, one of the main reasons for Wright's departure, would not be such a major factor. "I've discussed the issue with my family and am sure it won't come in the way of my time away from home."

Earlier this week Greg Chappell had indicated that he was open to coaching the Indian side.