LAHORE, March 19: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf and members of the ad hoc committee expressed their heartfelt condolences on the sudden demise of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, who died due to cardiac arrest during the World Cup in the West Indies on Sunday.

“Bob Woolmer was a highly respected personality in the world of cricket and had been serving Pakistan cricket team with great dedication for nearly three years.

“His presence will sorely be missed by all those who are concerned with cricket in this country as well as in the global cricket community," a PCB press release issued on Monday stated.

"May his soul rest in peace and may God give his family the strength to bear this huge loss."