Top 10 New Zealand batsmen of all time

#9 John Wright

John Wright was a solid, left-handed batsman

While he is perhaps more famous for having been India’s coach, it should not be forgotten that John Wright was an accomplished left-hand opening batsman for New Zealand and part of the team that were quite successful during the 1980s.

He played 82 Tests in a career spanning around 15 years and scored 5334 runs at an average of 37.82. Wright scored 12 centuries in his Test career but one of his most notable achievements was becoming the first batsman from his nation to cross the 4000-run barrier in Tests.

Wright was particularly noted for his solid defensive game but at the same time, he had the ability to play a variety of attacking shots when necessary.