Cricket: Doig to sound out Bracewell's plans

John Bracewell's interest in the national coaching job will be canvassed by New Zealand Cricket's chief executive Chris Doig while he is in the country during the next few days.

"I want to sound him out and let him know about the job. We will try to determine if he is interested in applying," Doig said in Christchurch yesterday.

Bracewell, who has returned home to attend a retirement function, has had a successful stint at English county Gloucestershire and was recently appointed their head of coaching with a 12-month contract, despite Gloucester wanting him to sign a five-year deal.

Bracewell, aged 42, departed as Auckland's coaching director three years ago to get greater coaching credentials, with the long-term aim of taking over an international side.

Bracewell said he would have to think long and hard about a decision.

"Money is not an issue, it's desiring what's right for me, my family and my employer," he said.

Another possible contender is John Wright, whose coaching contract with India is believed to be for one year.

The incumbent New Zealand coach, David Trist, will not be seeking reappointment and will finish after New Zealand's tour to Sri Lanka in June-July.

His successor will take over for the trip to Pakistan in September-October.

Doig said it would be preferable for a New Zealander to get the job, but it would be advertised internationally.

He said if the likes of Wright and Bracewell, or domestic-based candidates such as Dipak Patel, Chris Kuggeleijn and Denis Aberhart, were available it would provide a good field from which to choose.

- NZPA