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Pakistan Coach Bob Woolmer Dies During World Cup

2007-04-03来源:恒星英语网


Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer (L) stands with team captain Inzamam-ul-Haq during a World Cup cricket warm-up match against South Africa in Port of Spain in this March 9, 2007. Woolmer died in hospital on March 18, 2007 after being found unconscious in his hotel room, the team announced
Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer died in hospital on Sunday soon after being found unconscious in his hotel room.

Woolmer, 58, was a former England test batsman and coach of South Africa.

Pakistan team spokesman Pervez Jamil Mir said Woolmer was pronounced dead within an hour of being taken to hospital.
The cause of death was not immediately released.

Pakistan lost in an upset to Ireland at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday, ending its chances of advancing in the tournament.

Woolmer worked as a coach on three continents, including a stint working for the International Cricket Council hto help develop cricket nations.