Wright must bring his grit to New Zealand
The New Zealand Herald says John Wright's assignment as New Zealand coach will be different from when he coached India
Dustin Silgardo
25-Feb-2013
The New Zealand Herald says John Wright's assignment as New Zealand coach will be different from when he coached India. In the case of India, the job was about managing egos and coaxing supremely talented players to use their gifts to the fullest, whereas with New Zealand he will need to harness modest talent by building a strong team ethos.
The fine New Zealand sides of the 1980s, of which Wright was a part, went a long way by using grit and determination to overcome individual technical shortcomings and provide effective support for two world-class players, Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe. Nobody encapsulated that better than Wright, New Zealand's third-highest Test run-maker. His career was built on hard work that ensured every ounce of his ability was evident at the crease.
Dustin Silgardo is a former sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo