Former India [ Images ] cricket coach John Wright [ Images ] is all set to take over as head coach of Australia's [ Images ] Centre of Excellence.

According to a report in the Sydney [ Images ] Morning Herald, the New Zealander will fill the post left vacant by Tim Nielson, who took over as Australia's coach after the World Cup.

The Christchurch-based Wright will now be required to move to Brisbane [ Images ], where the Centre of Excellence is located, and will be in charge of Australia's 'A' team, the newspaper reported.

Wright, who was India's coach before Greg Chappell [ Images ], was earlier tipped to take over as Pakistan's coach and had even travelled there to meet PCB officials before the World Cup.

The 52-year-old played 82 Tests for New Zealand [ Images ] before starting his coaching career.