News for 'Bob Woolmer'

Pakistan commits to Woolmer benefit game

Pakistan commits to Woolmer benefit game

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

The Pakistan Cricket Board has revised its stance on playing a Twenty20 match against India to raise funds for the Bob Woolmer academy in South Africa.

'Coaching Pakistan was tough for Woolmer'

'Coaching Pakistan was tough for Woolmer'

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Former South Africa batsman Daryll Cullinan talks about the late Bob Woolmer and the just-concluded World Cup.

Woolmer wants ball-tampering law abolished

Woolmer wants ball-tampering law abolished

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Pakistan's coach said bowlers should be given some freedom to alter the condition of the ball so that it became 'less of a batsman's game'.

Woolmer will join Pakistan in SL

Woolmer will join Pakistan in SL

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

The Pakistan coach, who took over his new job only this weekend, will be returning to England for "some coaching assignment".

Woolmer lists terms for Shoaib's return

Woolmer lists terms for Shoaib's return

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Pakistan's coach said the ace fast bowler can return to the side only if he is full fit.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lara the greatest, says Woolmer

Lara the greatest, says Woolmer

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Woolmer banking on fast bowlers

Woolmer banking on fast bowlers

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'My husband was not murdered'

'My husband was not murdered'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Bob Woolmer's wife Gill on Friday rubbished the stories being spread across the Internet that her husband was murdered in the West Indies during the 2007 cricket World Cup.

SA caught in ball-tampering net

SA caught in ball-tampering net

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

A former Match Referee has disclosed that South Africa resorted to ball-tampering under coach Bob Woolmer.

Pakistan ready for Harmison

Pakistan ready for Harmison

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Pakistan's batsmen have been using a slab of marble to prepare for Harmison's steepling bounce.