After the tragic loss by Pakistan to Ireland which actually resulted in an assured early exit for Pakistan in the World Cup, it has just in through a number of news outlets that Bob Woolmer collapsed in his hotel room overnight and was found unconscious in the morning he was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead
Considering the out-lash that was delivered to the Pakistan cricket team for the loss at the hands of a new comer Ireland, it is not surprising that this defeat may have definitely resulted in a massive depression. When one tends to look at the larger picture wins and losses seem to matter little, but life is precious, there is no doubt that a defeat to Ireland could easily have been the lowest time of his life, he took it all to personally resulting in a massive depression which ultimately took his life.
I personally feel he contributed to Pakistan cricket in a very large way, he tried his best to remain out of the dirty politics but being the coach was dragged into everything. He has done a lot for Pakistan and I feel Pakistanis deserve to honor him with some tribute, something to value his commitment to Cricket and also Pakistan.
I now pose the question to all readers to find a way to honor this man. I wish his family and friends all the best at this tragic loss and hope they have the courage to over come this tragedy. We here in Pakistan offer our condolences and a hat tip to a fine gentleman cricket has ever seen. May his soul rest in Peace. Amen
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2 responses to “Bob Woolmer (1948-2007)”
I second that completely. The PCB should take a lead on this and we should absolutely honor Bob Woolmer. It was afterall a game and no matter how badly we lost, the fallout is really tragic..Feel so bad about this..
i third that (is that valid?). Most of my brit pakistani friends were upset when Pakistan lost. They were surprised that i didnt bother. We can’t do anything anyway as its just a game. There has to be a loser somewhere and even champions loose from time to time. This is the time that the Pakistani team should pick up the pieces and rebuild themselves. The writing is on the wall and they have to do something about it. RIP Bob Woolmer. You did your best with the team. Now its up to them or the PCB to guide them towards the future. You were let down by unfit players and the absence of key players.