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Pak coach Woolmer passes away

Bob Woolmer

KINGSTON (Jamaica): Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer died in hospital on Sunday soon after being found unconscious in his hotel room.

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

A Pakistan team spokesman told reporters that Woolmer had died within an hour of being taken to hospital. He said team officials had informed Woolmer's family in South Africa.

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-AP

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