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Indian coach John Wright said on Friday that during the ten-day preparatory camp which begins in Bangalore from August 14, ahead of the New ...

Indian coach John Wright said on Friday that during the ten-day preparatory camp which begins in Bangalore from August 14, ahead of the New Zealand tour which starts from September, the emphasis will be on fitness.

Wright, who arrived in Bangalore on Thursday, justified the selection of 36 probables to the camp. 8216;8216;It is difficult to manage such a large group. But at the same time the boys will get a chance to know the methods of new physical trainer Gregory King as the camp will focus on fitness areas. Moreover, it will give the selectors a chance to have a closer look to the available talent.

8216;8216;It is good that the camp begins at the start of the season. This time you can assemble most of the players and as the season progresses, the number of players will be smaller.8217;8217;

About the unavailability of Srinath, who cited a knee-injury for the absence from the camp, the Indian coach said, 8216;8216;Srinath has not spoken to us for one month. He is an experienced professional. He has to make up his mind. At some stage he will do it. We will have to chat with him.8217;8217;

On Indian vice-captain Rahul Dravid, Yuvraj Singh and Mohammad Kaif, who sought exemption from the camp due to county engagements, Wright said: 8216;8216;Playing in county cricket will enhance experience. All of them are fantastic players. Their county experience will come useful for India in the future tournaments and tours.8217;8217;

Wright has a word of praise for the India 8216;A8217; team that completed the England tour undefeated. 8216;8216;India 8216;A8217; team performed very well in England. Our one-day team is reasonably settled. But there is no room for complacency. We had very good World Cup till the final. It shows that there are areas we can improve upon and definitely we need to get better. Regarding the Test side, however, there are a few spots, particularly at the top of the order.8217;8217;

Regarding the omission of Tamil Nadu opener Sadagopan Ramesh, who had a fare run in the last domestic season, Wright said, 8216;8216;Ramesh has been a bit unlucky. He has to take this in a sporting manner. I feel all the boys who have shown consistency have been rewarded.8221;