There have three instances in Test cricket history where the middle has been populated by four men in batting gear.
Mohmand failed to impress then coach Bob Woolmer who felt he needed more time in domestic cricket finally made his international debut at 39.
Without a doubt one of the most morbid and sad moments in a World Cup came when Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer was found dead in his room under mysterious circumstances during the 2007 World Cup
During the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, we have seen Bangladesh bowling coach Heath Streak advising his bowlers from just outside the boundary line. Alan Donald, the South African bowling coach, did the same today in his team’s match against Sri Lanka.
Russell Woolmer, the youngest son of the late Pakistan coach Bob spoke about Pakistan’s clash with Ireland and remembered his dad.
It is very difficult to cope up with the passing away of a team’s coach at the mega event after a defeat and the Pakistani players did take time to become normal.
Pakistan had lost to Ireland in the ICC World Cup 2007 before the shock death of Bob Woolmer.
Bob Woolmer after the stunning loss said he wanted to sleep on his future as coach.
Bob Woolmer was a successful First-Class cricketer but couldn’t translate his performances at the Test level.
Any cricket fan would consider himself very fortunate to witness such a historic innings.