John Wright

Mark Greatbatch questions New Zealand’s ability to tackle spin

Former New Zealand coach, Mark Greatbatch has raised questions about the current crop of Kiwi batsmen's constant inability to cope with spin bowling after the Indian spinners’ wreaked havoc to beat them by an innings and 115 runs in the first Test in Hyderabad.

New Zealand bowling coach Damien Wright to quit after T20 World Cup

By CricketCountry staff

Damien Wright, New Zealand's bowling coach, will step down after the T20 World Cup in to be played in Sri Lanka next month after taking up the job a year ago, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday.

Bob Carter appointed assistant coach of New Zealand ahead of tour of India

By CricketCountry Staff

Bob Carter was appointed as the assistant coach of New Zealand team following John Wright’s departure. Carter will be working under Mike Hesson, the new coach of the Black Caps.

John Wright wants New Zealand players to be accountable

By CricketCountry Staff

Outgoing New Zealand coach John Wright said on Tuesday that one has to be accountable for one’s actions.

Ross Taylor wants New Zealand to give perfect send-off to John Wright

By CricketCountry Staff

New Zealand captain Ross Taylor on Wednesday expressed hope that his side gives outgoing coach John Wright an appropriate send-off in his final Test match with a win against the West Indies.

Stephen Fleming not interested in New Zealand coaching job

By CricketCountry Staff

Chennai Super Kings coach and former New Zealand cricketer Stephen Fleming on Monday clarified that he is not interested in taking over from John Wright as the coach of the Kiwi side. 

Mike Hesson resigns as Kenya coach

Kenya coach Mike Hesson resigned on Monday only ten months into his two-year contract citing security concerns, Cricket Kenya (CK) officials said. The 37-year-old New Zealander, who took over from West Indian Eldine Baptiste in July 2011, said he was giving up the role "due to a number of security issues" that have affected his family.

John Wright to step down as New Zealand coach

New Zealand coach John Wright will step down from the national side in August after rejecting an offer to extend his contract, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White said Tuesday.

IPL 2012: Doug Bracewell ready to take on Kiwi teammate Brendon McCullum

By Kushan Sarkar

The Indian Premier League opens up opportunity where foreign cricketers can share trade secrets about their countrymates with IPL colleagues and upcoming New Zealand pacer Doug Bracewell can tell you a thing or two about how to bowl to Brendon McCullum or Ross Taylor.

New Zealand Cricket chief admits ‘positive tension’ between Buchanan and Wright

There is tension simmering in New Zealand Cricket (NZC) between director of cricket John Buchanan and coach John Wright.