Younis Khan, the legendary Pakistani batter, has make clear a harrowing expertise following the dying of Bob Woolmer, the Pakistan cricket coach, in 2007. Notably, Woolmer was discovered unconscious in his resort room in Jamaica shortly after Pakistan’s surprising exit from the ODI Cricket World Cup. His dying, initially shrouded in suspicion, was later dominated pure causes.
The aftermath of Bob Woolmer’s passing
In a current interview, Younis described the aftermath of Woolmer’s passing as ‘torturous’ for the Pakistani crew. Younis said that Woolmer might have elevated the Pakistan cricket crew to new heights. He additionally disclosed that following Woolmer’s dying, the gamers had been moved to a distinct island and interrogated by the Jamaican authorities for 3 days.
“It was like a torture for us there. Whereas I absolutely perceive the tasks a participant has to point out as an envoy of his nation, it must be the opposite method spherical… authorities should additionally take care of us,” mentioned Younis whereas chatting with a Pakistani TV channel.
The connection between Younis and Woolmer
Younis expressed his shut relationship with Woolmer, highlighting their each day routine of discussing cricket after matches or observe periods. Nonetheless, on the evening of Woolmer’s dying, Younis didn’t be a part of him as normal as a result of he was deeply upset over Pakistan’s loss to Eire and his personal poor efficiency, having been dismissed for a duck. Distraught, Younis remoted himself in his room. The next morning, Woolmer’s absence at breakfast was famous, and it was later revealed that he had handed away.
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“I used to be very near Bob (Woolmer) and it was our each day routine to take a seat down collectively after a match or nets to debate cricket. Sadly, the evening he handed away, we didn’t sit collectively as we had misplaced to Eire. I used to be additionally out for a duck and was very upset with myself. So, I went to my room and locked myself in. Subsequent day, I didn’t see him at breakfast and later we learnt about his dying,” added Younis.
Hypothesis and controversy surrounding Woolmer’s dying
Notably, Woolmer’s dying sparked widespread hypothesis and controversy. Preliminary stories advised that he might need been murdered, with theories starting from match-fixing conspiracies to foul play by disgruntled followers or associates. The Jamaican police carried out a radical investigation, initially treating the dying as suspicious. Nonetheless, after a number of months of inquiry, together with an inquest and a number of autopsies, the case was ultimately closed with the conclusion that Woolmer died of pure causes, particularly from coronary heart failure.
