Wright warns against complacency

The Indian team might be a star-studded one, but John Wright, their coach, has warned that a lack of consistency could cost anyone his place.

"We don't want players to rest on their laurels," said Wright, speaking to the press at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. "You need to be performing consistently all the time, and it's important for the players who are playing for India to know that young and keen and hungry players will try and force themselves into the top side."

Wright's words were directed in part at the members of the India A squad, currently at the Academy for an 18-day training camp under their newly appointed coach, Sandeep Patil. India A begin a tour of England on June 22, which could be a make-or-break tour for some of them.

Wright said: "It is very good from my point of view because I get to work with some of the boys who might have an opportunity to force themselves into the top side. I am looking forward to it."

Both Wright and Patil will work at preparing the team for the six-week tour, but Wright was not apprehensive about dichotomies in coaching styles, pointing out that both he and Patil, after all, had a common goal. "I have played against him (Patil)," said Wright. "I admire him for the job he has done for the Kenyan team. It's important that coaches learn from each other."