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Police set to reveal Woolmer's cause of death

Police set to reveal Woolmer's cause of death

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

Jamaica police have scheduled a news conference for next Tuesday in which it will reveal former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer's cause of death, a police source told Reuters late on Saturday.

Woolmer aims to see Pakistan winning

Woolmer aims to see Pakistan winning

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

The Pakistan coach is thrilled with his team's victory over India but would like his team to perform well against other top opponents.

Woolmer reported to ICC for interfering with pitch

Woolmer reported to ICC for interfering with pitch

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Sri Lanka filed a complaint with the ICC against Pakistan's coach for interfering with the preparation of the pitch for the second Test.

ICC thanks Bob Woolmer

ICC thanks Bob Woolmer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

The ICC has lauded the contribution of Bob Woolmer, who was appointed coach of the Pakistan national team, to the ICC High Performance Programme.

Had Woolmer not died I would have been captain

Had Woolmer not died I would have been captain

Rediff.com26 Aug 2008

Senior batsman Younis Khan on Tuesday disclosed that if late Bob Woolmer had not died and remained Pakistan coach he would not have had any hesitation in accepting the captaincy.

Woolmer eyes Pakistan's 'needle' match with India

Woolmer eyes Pakistan's 'needle' match with India

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Pakistan's coach is looking forward to Sunday's encounter with India in the second round of the Asia Cup.

Younis dedicates century to Woolmer

Younis dedicates century to Woolmer

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Vice-captain Younis Khan dedicated his match-winning 117 in the second one-dayer against India on Thursday to Pakistan's late coach Bob Woolmer. Younis anchored the innings as Pakistan recorded their highest successful one-day run chase to win with a ball to spare and level the five-match series 1-1.

Inquest hears of blood, vomit in Woolmer death

Inquest hears of blood, vomit in Woolmer death

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

A Jamaican chambermaid said on Tuesday she found a bloodied bed, an overturned chair and a smell like alcohol and vomit when she stumbled on former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer's unconscious body in his Kingston hotel room earlier this year.

Lara the greatest, says Woolmer

Lara the greatest, says Woolmer

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Woolmer rules out drastic changes

Woolmer rules out drastic changes

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

The Pakistan coach also said that the series is evenly poised after the Mohali fightback.

Woolmer ponders wealth of options

Woolmer ponders wealth of options

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The Pakistan selectors face dilemmas over the selection of the opening pair, recalled batsman Hasan Raza and their pace attack.

Woolmer banking on fast bowlers

Woolmer banking on fast bowlers

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Let's win it for Woolmer, Pakistan's Younis tells teammates

Let's win it for Woolmer, Pakistan's Younis tells teammates

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Pakistan's senior batsman Younis Khan wants to put on a big performance to beat Ireland in the World Cup on Sunday as a tribute to the national team's late coach Bob Woolmer

My players are not cheats: Woolmer

My players are not cheats: Woolmer

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer insisted that his side was not guilty of any wrongdoing in the fourth Test against Pakistan on Sunday.

Good pitches for good matches: Woolmer

Good pitches for good matches: Woolmer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

Woolmer pointed out that winter weather conditions in the lead-up to the series had hampered the work of the groundsmen.

Batsmen need to apply themselves: Woolmer

Batsmen need to apply themselves: Woolmer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has urged his batsmen to do justice to their talent and show better application.

Woolmer, Ponting for super sub rule change

Woolmer, Ponting for super sub rule change

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said a bit of fine-tuning could be made to make the game even better.

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands.

ICC needs a relook at 'doosra': Woolmer

ICC needs a relook at 'doosra': Woolmer

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer described the delivery as a 'new skill'.

Woolmer plans to resolve Pakistan opening problem

Woolmer plans to resolve Pakistan opening problem

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said the team would go with two openers and give them a proper run in the series against England.

India have got their balance right: Woolmer

India have got their balance right: Woolmer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

A free-wheeling interview with the current Pakistan coach.

Mahesh Bhatt to make film on Bob Woolmer

Mahesh Bhatt to make film on Bob Woolmer

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Emraan Hashmi will play the title role.

Kirsten draws inspiration from Woolmer

Kirsten draws inspiration from Woolmer

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Gary Kirsten said coaching an international team like India is tough and he draws inspiration from his late coach Bob Woolmer to deal with the high-pressure job. "I remember how Bob lived for his job as international coach. Even though the players told him not to get worked up for nothing, he could not calm down," Kirsten recalled.

Win good, draw better: Woolmer

Win good, draw better: Woolmer

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

We dedicate this victory to Woolmer: Younis

We dedicate this victory to Woolmer: Younis

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

If winning the World Cup was not a shock enough for Pakistan fans, a bigger one followed when captain Younis Khan decided to call it quits right after winning the ICC World Twenty20.

Pakistan appoint South African fitness trainer

Pakistan appoint South African fitness trainer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Pakistan have appointed South African fitness trainer Murray Stevenson on a three-year contract.

'Sehwag has a knack of doing well against Pak'

'Sehwag has a knack of doing well against Pak'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

Sehwag himself has admitted that Pakistan is his favourite team to make runs against.

'Dravid and Ganguly were awesome in IPL III'

'Dravid and Ganguly were awesome in IPL III'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Former South Africa cricketer and now Mumbai Indians fielding coach Jonty Rhodes said he still misses his late good friend, ex-South Africa skipper Hansie Cronje and coach Bob Woolmer, who suddenly died during the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.

Malik backs embattled Lawson

Malik backs embattled Lawson

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has backed embattled coach Geoff Lawson on Friday and called on fans to be patient with the former Australian bowler to deliver results.

Pathologist defends his findings

Pathologist defends his findings

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

"I am sticking to my findings. He [Woolmer] was murdered," Indian born Dr Ere Seshaiah was quoted as saying.

Seshaiah, Shields face the heat

Seshaiah, Shields face the heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

India-born pathologist Dr Ere Seshaiah, who concluded that Bob Woolmer was strangled, may lose his job.

Aussies support ball-tampering laws

Aussies support ball-tampering laws

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Australia's cricketers are opposed to a Pakistan proposal to abolish the laws on ball tampering.

Inzamam backs Whatmore for coaching job

Inzamam backs Whatmore for coaching job

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The former Pakistan captain said Dav Whatmore has a lot of experience working in the cricket set-up in the region.

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Pakistan discuss coaching post with Whatmore

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Pakistan are talking to Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore about their national coaching post left vacant following Bob Woolmer's death at the World Cup.