Bob Woolmer dies in hospital
Bob Woolmer has died in hospital, having earlier been found in his hotel room unconscious by hotel staff. He was 58. Police and ambulances were called and he was taken to the local University hospital. The circumstances surrounding these events are unclear and the major media agencies are not yet speculating on the cause of death.
He was last seen at the press conference following Pakistan’s loss to Ireland and their subsequent exit from the World Cup. He had described the day as one of the lowest of his career:
“I’m going to sleep on this one as I’ve had a very bad day, which ranks along with my worst days as a coach. Coaching is what I like to do but whether I continue to do that at international level is under discussion.”
“I’m going to give it some thought.”
Speculation about his career as coach of Pakistan suggested that he was likely to resign, or be sacked, although it was suggested that he would replace Duncan Fletcher as coach of England. Woolmer, who was born in India, played test cricket for England in the seventies. He played county cricket for Kent. He was one of several England internationals to joing Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket. He also went on the rebel tour to South Africa.
According to a report on Sky Sports, he was found unconscious on the floor of his hotel room, surrounded by his own vomit. The PCB spokesperson is due to make a statement shortly.
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4 opinions for Bob Woolmer dies in hospital
mo
Mar 18, 2007 at 7:38 pm
As a Pakistani fan, this is sad news.
Bob Woolmer was a great coach, with many pioneering ideas. Not just that, but a nice person. That was the main thing about him. I was just listening to a story on one of the Pakistani news channels, and one of the commentators said that whenever any Pakistani player would go to South Africa, he would invite them to his home. He even invited the Pakistani team for dinner during the SA tour.
He was willing to adapt to any culture. The main thing I liked about him was his relationship with the Pakistani players, you can tell through their coaching sessions, and photos what a relationship they had. It was a relationship of friendship.
He kept his own website and always tried to answer cricket fans questions.
He kept his own blog on cricinfo to keep fans updated, and about his ideas of the game of cricket.
He kept himself dignified throughout the various controversies in Pakistani cricket.
From what I saw, he was a true Gentleman.
Bob Woolmer - condolence book
http://www.pakpassion.net/ppforum/showthread.php?t=38024
Abhinav
Mar 18, 2007 at 11:15 pm
Unfortunate!!
This event is truly one of the most unfortunate events which the world cricket has witnessed till date.
We all will always remember you Bob!!
David Hinchliffe - Cricket Fitness, Coaching and Tips
Mar 19, 2007 at 7:56 am
Bob was one of the best coaches in the world and seemed to be a thoroughly decent chap too. It’s a sad day for cricket.
mahesh
Mar 19, 2007 at 7:31 pm
A great coach, an innovator and thinker of the game of cricket. Will be sadly missed by cricket loving public all around the world
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