"We've got a few scores to settle with them," said Wright, a former New Zealand captain who scored 5,334 runs in 82 Tests with 12 centuries.

New Zealand will play two Tests in India in October before the two teams are joined by world champions Australia for a one-day series in November.

Wright said the Indians were keen to avenge a series of humiliating defeats suffered at the hands of Stephen Fleming's team on their tour of New Zealand before the World Cup.

New Zealand whipped India in a two-Test series on seamer-friendly pitches, winning both matches inside three days.

There was no respite either from the New Zealand seam attack in the subsequent seven one-dayers as India went down 5-2 to suffer one of their worst overseas defeats in recent years.

India, however, redeemed themselves at the World Cup in South Africa where they reached the final before losing to Australia.

The World Cup performance saw the Indian cricket board extend Wright's contract as coach for one more year.

Wright said New Zealand would encounter a different and well-prepared Indian team when they come in October.

"The boys have some time off after the World Cup and they should be hungry for runs and wickets," he said.

India have won all four home Test series against Australia, the West Indies, England and Zimbabwe since Wright took over as coach in 2000.

The most memorable moment came in 2001 when Sourav Ganguly's team came from behind to stun formidable Australia 2-1.

India have also done well in one-day tournaments under Wright. They beat hosts England to win the NatWest Trophy, then shared the Champions Trophy with Sri Lanka before making the World Cup final.

Wright said he was not concerned about divided loyalties when New Zealand play India, saying his job was to help the Indian team produce impressive results.

"My job is to make sure the Indian team and its fans get good results. That's the only way I think about it," said Wright, who turns 49 next month.