Pakistan’s cricket coach. Who’s next?
Monday, March 19, 2007 10:34 AM , 2 comments
I did not know that I would have to do a blog post on cricket again so soon.
Pakistan’s cricket coach Bob Woolmer passed away last night under lots of pressure. His team had lost to Ireland a day before yesterday and as a result they could not qualify for the next round of the world cup 2007. Needless to say , the scenario in Pakistan for cricket is not much different from India , where cricket is considered as a religion. Coach Woolmer had to face severe criticism by Pakistani media, ex cricketers and thousands of cricket fans. Also , sources have reported that he wasn’t having very congenial relationships with his team’s players. Not even professionally, let alone personal relationships. And the recent failure was a big big shock to all of them.
Everybody is dying to know what was the root cause of his death. The much awaited autopsy report is yet to be issued to the media.
But his sudden demise has raised a lot of questions. The question I want an answer to is - who is going to take up the job next.
It’s a blot on pak’s cricket history. Infact not only on pak’s but on the history of international cricket. Such a hype is created about such international events that people generally forget that this is just a game. And someone’s life is much more important than these petty victories and defeats, for sure.
I would like to say that taking the team under control and accepting the coach’s post is definitely going to be HEROIC and HERCULEAN act. Hats off to that guy in advance.
Pakistan’s cricket coach Bob Woolmer passed away last night under lots of pressure. His team had lost to Ireland a day before yesterday and as a result they could not qualify for the next round of the world cup 2007. Needless to say , the scenario in Pakistan for cricket is not much different from India , where cricket is considered as a religion. Coach Woolmer had to face severe criticism by Pakistani media, ex cricketers and thousands of cricket fans. Also , sources have reported that he wasn’t having very congenial relationships with his team’s players. Not even professionally, let alone personal relationships. And the recent failure was a big big shock to all of them.
Everybody is dying to know what was the root cause of his death. The much awaited autopsy report is yet to be issued to the media.
But his sudden demise has raised a lot of questions. The question I want an answer to is - who is going to take up the job next.
It’s a blot on pak’s cricket history. Infact not only on pak’s but on the history of international cricket. Such a hype is created about such international events that people generally forget that this is just a game. And someone’s life is much more important than these petty victories and defeats, for sure.
I would like to say that taking the team under control and accepting the coach’s post is definitely going to be HEROIC and HERCULEAN act. Hats off to that guy in advance.
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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=38139