Mohammad Kaif reveals why John Wright was respected and Greg Chappell failed as a coach

Mohammad Kaif revealed what qualities separated two former Indian coaches John Wright and his successor Greg Chappell from each or. Wright was appointed as Indian team's head coach from 2000-2005 whereas, Chappell succeeded him in 2005. His reign lasted till 2007 ODI World Cup after which he was sacked from his post. Meanwhile, Kaif, on or hand, represented India at highest level from 2000-2006. However, a slump in form meant that he failed to cement his place in national side. 

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'People respected John Wright': Mohammad Kaif

During a recent interview with a daily publication, Kaif went on to say that Ian Chappell could have been a good batting coach, but he spoilt his name as he could t run team properly. Kaif also mentioned that Australian failed to understand Indian culture and lacked good man-manment skills as a result of which he could t prove to be a good coach. Heaping praise on John Wright, former middle-order batsman added that ex-New Zealand cricketer was respected by people because he coordinated well with players and let Sourav Ganguly captain to lead team from front.

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Team India under John Wright & Greg Chappell

John Wright was appointed as Indian team's head coach in 2000 after match-fixing scandal which involved some high-profile Indian cricketers shocked cricketing world. India made it to finals of ICC Kckout Trophy that year which was played in Kenya. Team India also attained greater heights under John's tenure that include, winning Test and ODI series against Australia at home in 2001, Natwest tri-series triumph in England in 2002, co-winners of ICC Champions Trophy 2002, runners-up of World Cup 2003, drawing Test series against Australia in 2003-04 and historic win on Pakistan soil in same season.

His term ended in April 2005 after India's home series loss against Pakistan. Meanwhile, under Chappell's stint, India went on to win ODI series in Pakistan in 2006 and Test series on Caribbean soil after a long wait of 35 years. However, he was accused of creating a rift among players especially axing Ganguly from team.   2007 World Cup turned out to be final nail in coffin as Men In Blue who were considered as one of strong contenders suffered a humiliating first-round exit post which his coaching stint came to an end.