Tribute to a coach
Yesterday the cricketing world was shocked as the death of Bob Woolmer, then coach of Pakistan, passed away. Initial reports say it was a heart attack and an autopsy is underway. The cricketing world will no doubt miss Bob's innovative and unique approach to coaching players especially the way he handled and nursed young players into full grown men. Enough words will not do justice to a man with a such a legacy and we all hope you rest in peace Bob.
posted by rehanmalick @ 9:28 am
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so what do you think of the latest reports of Jamaican police being "suspicious" in the case surrounding Coach Woolmer's death?
I think it is a handful of BS and the press is making a mockery out of the facts. The facts are that his death is "suspicious" and nowhere does the police admit to that being the reality. They are keeping all options open just like any other case and that I think is very sensible but the way the world and the press is handling the information is grossly irresponsible. So let us wait for their investigation patiently to let this matter unravel rather than jump to conclusions. God gave us a noggin' for a good reason so let us start using it for what it was intended.
but mr. malick, the recent reports indicate that a bone in the lower left side of Coach Woolmer's neck was broken, among other bones in the face that also seem to be broken. In light of this evidence, it seems highly likely that this could be a homicide case. Now I agree that we shouldnt jump to conclusions, but it seems highly suspicious, especially given the timing. I am curious as to what your opinions are in light of the new evidence.
Indeed Mr. Farid :D you are quite right and I had no knowledge of the latest news. I am not doubting the possibility of murder but am merely saying let us not get excited because after all if it was strangulation then it is well known that marks are left on the neck or wherever pressure was applied and I am sure your profession would agree with me on this ;) Also the broken bones could have been from a bad fall since if he died of a heart attack then he would have definitely taken a fall. But then again where are the marks demarking the fall on his face you ask? Questions, questions sir we must hold patiently and pray for the best and in this case murder is not the best way someone like Woolmer ought to die.
Sorry or should I say Mr. Ozair ;)
Its actually quite amusing to see you, Mr. Malick, try and grapple with the 'true' identity of the anonymous poster.
At any rate, new reports reveal that Coach Woolmer might have broken a bone in his neck during a fall against the toilet bowl. This in fact is a fresh insight after their earlier reports pointing towards a possible homicide.
Yes it can be amusing but I don't like it when people post anonymously especially if they know me somehow, I don't understand why people would want to post a comment anonymously it's not as if I can do something to you or stalk you. But back to the Woolmer case it is sad to see him go away like that and like I mentioned previously that such a man doesn't deserve to go like this.
I can imagine it can be quite frustrating when someone like myself posts at your blog, Mr. Malick, especially if that someone is very 'free-minded' (if you know what I mean).
Mr. Malick, recent reports have revealed that Jamaican police have held back captain Inzimam-ul-Haq and assistant coach Mushtaq Ahmed. This is developing into quite a horrendous story for Pakistan cricket, indeed.
Hello there, I am not at all sure what the term "free-minded" entails if you have not read my main blog "The Traveller's Travelogue" then you would not know that I am not one to associate myself with labels and stereotypes, I have gone past that point so once again I do not ascribe to terms like "free-minded", "fundamentalist", "conservatist" etc. I just am. If you have read Zen philosophy then you would completely understand my last sentence. Back to cridket though, I have been away and disconnected from the world during this past weekend so have not had time to follow up on the latest developments but thank you for pointing it out for me I will go and look right now.
actually by "free-minded" I meant to express the Urdu translation of the phrase. Translate it verbatim and you shall find the key to my identity ;)
I am not very well versed with Urdu despite my efforts at trying to read Iqbal these days.
try this Mr. Malick
free = azad
minded = khayal
How about it ;)
Oh goodness me. It's you. This is going to be interesting last I remember we had a few scuffles over the paksa forum well I hope you forgive me for any immaturity but like I said I have changed a lot and for the better thank goodness. Welcome back.
Dont worry Mr. Malick, there were no hurt feelings on this side. But I have to say, I did enjoy the posts by the "closed-minded" people, if you know what I mean.
Are you talking about Mr. "Bandh Khayal" or just any oddball on the forum? Those were the good days though, hey catch me on facebook/orkut or my msn sometimes. I hope you are enjoying the blogs though.
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