India's cricket coach John Wright on Wednesday hinted he wants to resign after the upcoming series against Pakistan, saying he was unlikely to commit himself for another two years.
"My contract ends in May this year and there is always a lot of speculation about what will happen in the future," Wright told reporters here on the sidelines of a domestic first-class fixture.
"I assume the next contract will be till the 2007 World Cup (in the West Indies). I don't think I am ready to commit myself till then.
"I have not discussed the matter with the Indian board. My first priority is the Pakistan series, which is very important for all of us."
Pakistan, who arrive on Monday, are scheduled to play three Tests and six One-Day Internationals on their first full tour of India since 1999.
The 50-year-old former New Zealand captain has served as India's first foreign coach for five years and was expected to be retained after the national team's impressive performance during his tenure.
India beat Steve Waugh's Australians 2-1 in a home Test series in 2001, qualified for the 2003 World Cup final in South Africa, drew a four-Test series in Australia earlier this year and then posted a maiden Test series win in Pakistan in March-April.
But India lost a return series against Australia at home in October before defeating South Africa and minnows Bangladesh late last year.
{{/usCountry}}But India lost a return series against Australia at home in October before defeating South Africa and minnows Bangladesh late last year.
{{/usCountry}}If Wright quits, India will have to find a new coach before a one-day series in Sri Lanka in July also featuring the West Indies.
Wright, a left-handed opening batsman, played 82 Tests for New Zealand between 1977 and 1993 and scored 5,334 runs at an average of 37.82.
He also featured in 149 One-Day Internationals, making 3,891 runs at 26.46.