Coach withdraws bonus demand

Published October 20, 2006

LAHORE, Oct 19: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf in an exclusive interview to Voice of America (VOA) disclosed that Pakistan team coach Bob Woolmer, in a telephone conversation from India has opted to withdraw his demand of US$50,000 bonus.

“As per the contract, Bob Woolmer was only entitled to this bonus if Pakistan had risen to fourth ranking in the world but since that has not happened, Bob has decided to withdraw his demand as he admittedly realized that he was not entitled to such additional bonus at this time” said Nasim. —Agencies

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