KINGSTON, March 20: Pakistan denied on Tuesday that the World Cup team had been ordered to stay in Jamaica until the investigation into coach Bob Woolmer's death was completed.

“We hope to get an autopsy report later on Tuesday and see all the investigation complete by Wednesday. All such reports of detaining the team are baseless,” Pakistan team media manager Pervez Mir said.

Pakistan were knocked out of the World Cup on Saturday by Ireland.

On Sunday, 58-year-old Woolmer died after being found unconscious in his hotel room in Jamaica.

“Any official can stay back until the process of taking the body to Cape Town in South Africa is completed. We are responsible people and will cooperate in the process,” said Pervez, a former international player.

“Initially we thought a family member of Woolmer would come to take the body but none of them will be coming. So this is our responsibility to take the body to South Africa. Some of the players are also keen to attend the funeral,” said Pervezr.

The Pakistan team is expected to leave for home on Thursday after their final group game against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.

Pervez added the various rumours over the causes of Woolmer's death have upset the team.

“There is some irresponsible speculation,” said Pervez. “We can't know the cause of death until and unless we get the autopsy report, so please don't speculate. We will let everyone know the result of the investigations.”—AFP