Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has died in Jamaica.
Woolmer, 58, was found unconscious at the island’s Pegasus Hotel Sunday morning (local time). He was taken to the emergency ward of the nearby University Hospital, but did not regain consciousness.
Pakistan team manager Pervez Mir said: "It is very shocking news to all of the team and the team management."
State president Pervez Musharraf paid tribute to the former England player and South Africa coach.
A statement from the country’s government read: "President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz have expressed heartfelt condolences over the tragic death of Pakistan Cricket Team Coach Bob Woolmer on Sunday.
"In their separate messages, they said that Bob Woolmer had promoted the cause and game of cricket in Pakistan with dedication and single mindedness.
"In their messages to his family they said Bob Woolmer's services to the game will be long remembered by cricket fans."
The news came within hours of Pakistan's defeat to Ireland in the first round of the World Cup. The loss left the former champions effectively eliminated from the competition.
