'I like my job'

Wright would like to continue as India's coach

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - John Wright, coach of World Cup runners-up India, would like to continue in the job if the national board agrees to renew his contract.

"I like my job and I have enjoyed it very much," Wright told reporters on Monday, a day after India's Cup final defeat by Australia.

Wright took on the post in October 2000. His contract ended with the World Cup and there has been speculation about whether will continue.

He said: "From both sides there are a number of things to consider. I would like to keep working with the team but that's not my decision to make."

"It has been a tremendous experience. It is a pity we could not pull it off yesterday," he added.

Wright said he was leaving South Africa to visit his family in New Zealand and would wait for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to announce its decision.

India had raised hopes of a second title by reaching the final for the first time since their 1983 victory, but lost by 125 runs against the defending champions.

BCCI secretary Karunakaran Nair told Reuters the board would announce its decision on Wright soon.

"Our management board will review his performance, get the feedback from the captain and team manager and decide. It will be latest by next month."

India next plays a one-day tri-series in Dhaka starting on April 11, also involving hosts Bangladesh and South Africa.

They do not play again for another five months when they host New Zealand for a test and one-day series.

Wright has been credited with India's improved performance in the last two years in both tests and one-dayers, although the team has not won a test series outside the Indian sub-continent since 1986.

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