What John Wright has done to the Indian team is for all to see. The Aussies and the Pakistanis will give you the first-hand accounts. But what this soft-spoken gentleman could do for others waiting edgily in the wings or rendered hopelessly out of action owing to injury, was on view when the coach spoke to the media on the first day of the conditioning camp, ahead of the season-opening Asia Cup at the M A Chidambaram stadium.Wright explained that Parthiv Patel ‘‘is an outstanding prospect for India; someone, any country will like to get its hands on.’’ Similarly, Wright’s assessment of Aakash Chopra as a fine opener and possibly the best close-in fielder in India would send all the right signals to Delhi. And the words commending Yuvraj Singh’s century should add a spring to the southpaw’s steps here in Chennai.‘‘Quite simply, the selectors will pick the team, and the captain will decide the order. But, it’s a good problem to have,’’ the Kiwi said, looking pleased with the dilemma India faced. Words of encouragement rained on those trudging the comeback-trail too.
