Woolmer to continue as Pakistan coach by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:

RA Woolmer

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DateLine: 24th August 2006

 

Bob Woolmer said he would continue in his post as Pakistan coach, although he admitted he had contemplated resigning in the wake of the ball-tampering row that has threatened to wreck the team’s tour of England.

 

And, in a separate announcement, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan insisted the side would go ahead with the one-day international leg of the tour.

 

Woolmer, who some press reports suggested was on the verge of resigning, said: “Throughout this whole affair I have remained solidly behind the Pakistan team and captain. I did contemplate resigning as I am 58 and at an age where I do not need these things in my career and life,” the former England batsman admitted. “I was very 'down' at the time but I feel it is important now to stay strong at this time. I have always been 100 percent with the team and the captain," Woolmer added.