TalhaSyed Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Tomorrow - the 18th of March - marks the 5 year anniversary for, arguably, the greatest tragedy to ever hit cricket. Bob Woolmers sudden death during the 2007 World Cup shocked cricket fans world wide, as the game had lost a brilliant coach and human being. He was fantastic with dealing with the senior players as well as the juniors. He stood by his team, weather that was England, South Africa or Pakistan, during the hardest of times and supported his players. Being a Pakistani fan I remember the day like it was yesterday and at the time, like many Pakistan and Cricket fans, could not help but let a tear or two drop from my eye. Its insane how quickly time flies by. The 'padosi forum' (as many of you know it), has been in touch with the PCB and has asked the players to wear black bands or have a minutes silence in honor of the late Bob Woolmer. He did a hell of a lot for not only Pakistani cricket but World Cricket. May Bob Rest In Peace. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVfJvlDStpg]A Tribute to bob woolmer - YouTube[/ame]
Cricket Tragic Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 It put things into perspective. It's a game at the end of the day.
Ultimate_Game Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 IMO the greatest tragedy was when Lankan cricketers and ICC officials were attcked in Pakistan while they had "Presidential security" followed by Butt claiming Broad and ICC officials were never really under threat and that they should be grateful to the security personnel :omg:
Cricket Tragic Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 IMO the greatest tragedy was when Lankan cricketers and ICC officials were attcked in Pakistan while they had "Presidential security" followed by Butt claiming Broad and ICC officials were never really under threat and that they should be grateful to the security personnel :omg: :giggle:
Crookbond Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 IMO the greatest tragedy was when Lankan cricketers and ICC officials were attcked in Pakistan while they had "Presidential security" followed by Butt claiming Broad and ICC officials were never really under threat and that they should be grateful to the security personnel :omg: :agree: I condone Woolmer's death but to call it the "greatest" tragedy is over selling.
Sachin=GOD Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 IMO the greatest tragedy was when Lankan cricketers and ICC officials were attcked in Pakistan while they had "Presidential security" followed by Butt claiming Broad and ICC officials were never really under threat and that they should be grateful to the security personnel :omg: :agree:
TalhaSyed Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 IMO the greatest tragedy was when Lankan cricketers and ICC officials were attcked in Pakistan while they had "Presidential security" followed by Butt claiming Broad and ICC officials were never really under threat and that they should be grateful to the security personnel :omg: As I said it was "arguably" one of the biggest tragedies so if you think otherwise that's cool :) IMO the Lahore incident was the darkest day for Pakistani cricket, but the sudden death of of Woolmer in the middle of the WC was the darkest day for world cricket. Regardless, that wasn't the point of this thread. Its simply a tribute to the late Bob Woolmer
Ultimate_Game Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 As I said it was "arguably" one of the biggest tragedies so if you think otherwise that's cool :) IMO the Lahore incident was the darkest day for Pakistani cricket, but the sudden death of of Woolmer in the middle of the WC was the darkest day for world cricket. Regardless, that wasn't the point of this thread. Its simply a tribute to the late Bob Woolmer Nope. Someone dying of natural causes is unfortunate, sad or a huge loss. "Darkest Day" sort of verbiage is reserved for the Munich 72 sort of incidents. SL cricketers and ICC officials coming under fire and in fact getting injured has to be the darkest day in cricket. Nobody thought a cricketer can ever be targeted by terrorists and that day changed the perception forever.
yoda Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Bob Woolmer's death is still a mystery. There was talk of foul play soon after his death, nothing much has come out since, as far as I know. Did the investigation conclude that he did die of natural cause?
Ultimate_Game Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Bob Woolmer's death is still a mystery. There was talk of foul play soon after his death' date=' nothing much has come out since, as far as I know. Did the investigation conclude that he did die of natural cause?[/quote'] That was the final outcome
Sachin=GOD Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Bob Woolmer's death is still a mystery. There was talk of foul play soon after his death' date=' nothing much has come out since, as far as I know. Did the investigation conclude that he did die of natural cause?[/quote'] There was definitely something fishy in that unfortunate incident. I can't believe it was a natural cause.
TalhaSyed Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 Nope. Someone dying of natural causes is unfortunate' date=' sad or a huge loss. "Darkest Day" sort of verbiage is reserved for the Munich 72 sort of incidents. SL cricketers and ICC officials coming under fire and in fact getting injured has to be the darkest day in cricket. Nobody thought a cricketer can ever be targeted by terrorists and that day changed the perception forever.[/quote'] Ok bro :) Call it whatever you wat...tragic day, dark day, frowny day etc etc....it was sad
Cricket Tragic Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Looks like everything on ICF is up for debate these days.
pensionplan Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Looks like everything on ICF is up for debate these days.Yeah seems like it. Cannot believe it has been 5 years. Woolmer a great teacher and a better human being.
Cricket Tragic Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Great love for the game as well. That is something that struck me about him.
Zelch Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 The 'padosi forum' (as many of you know it), has been in touch with the PCB and has asked the players to wear black bands or have a minutes silence in honor of the late Bob Woolmer. He did a hell of a lot for not only Pakistani cricket but World Cricket. May Bob Rest In Peace. I always wanted to ask this. Why does everyone know everyone in the land of the pure? Is it the nature of the beast in the worldwide pure population. Interesting ghetto dynamics. Here on ICF...we are greatful if some expat poster posts pics of our kirkuters shopping when on tour in Australia/Nz/Eng. That is the closest we get to cricket in flesh and blood. Though there is no comparison bw the stature of an Indian Cricketer with Paki players, it is amazing how accessible Paki fans, Paki websites, Paki players and PCB are to each other. And I envy that Paki Heathrow airport baggage handler who always posts pics with Paki kirkuters who seem to be travelling quite frequently to the UK.
Cricket Tragic Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I always wanted to ask this. Why does everyone know everyone in the land of the pure? Is it the nature of the beast in the worldwide pure population. Interesting ghetto dynamics. Here on ICF...we are greatful if some expat poster posts pics of our kirkuters shopping when on tour in Australia/Nz/Eng. That is the closest we get to cricket in flesh and blood. Though there is no comparison bw the stature of an Indian Cricketer with Paki players, it is amazing how accessible Paki fans, Paki websites, Paki players and PCB are to each other. And I envy that Paki Heathrow airport baggage handler who always posts pics with Paki kirkuters who seem to be travelling quite frequently to the UK. :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:
TalhaSyed Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 I always wanted to ask this. Why does everyone know everyone in the land of the pure? Is it the nature of the beast in the worldwide pure population. Interesting ghetto dynamics. Here on ICF...we are greatful if some expat poster posts pics of our kirkuters shopping when on tour in Australia/Nz/Eng. That is the closest we get to cricket in flesh and blood. Though there is no comparison bw the stature of an Indian Cricketer with Paki players, it is amazing how accessible Paki fans, Paki websites, Paki players and PCB are to each other. And I envy that Paki Heathrow airport baggage handler who always posts pics with Paki kirkuters who seem to be travelling quite frequently to the UK. Hahaha its a closed knit community :winky: I have some pics with the likes of Afridi, Younus Khan, Murli & Symonds :P
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