Wright to coach Rest of the World
It has been reliably learnt that John Wright will be the coach of the Rest of the World in the forthcoming Super Series in Australia
Cricinfo staff
20-Aug-2005
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John Wright will be the coach of the Rest of the World in the forthcoming Super Series in Australia, it has been realiably learnt. The series, to be held in October, will include one six-day Test and three one-day internationals between Australia and the Rest of the World. A formal announcement on the appointment is expected on Monday.
Wright was coach of the Indian team from 2000-01 to 2004-05, and helped them achieve some famous victories, including series wins against Australia and Pakistan, and a drawn Test series in Australia. Wright's tenure ended in disappointing fashion, though, with a drawn Test series and defeat in the one-dayers at home against Pakistan, after which Greg Chappell took over as coach of the side.
Meanwhile, Mid Day reported that the players participating in the series would each get US$100,000, a figure which includes appearance money.