Woolmer's death 'is suspicious'
The cause of Woolmer's death is not yet known
The death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer is being treated as suspicious, a Jamaican police spokesman has said.
Mark Shields said there was sufficient information to continue a full investigation into the death.
The International Cricket Council has confirmed Pakistan will definitely play their final World Cup group match against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
Woolmer, 58, died on Sunday after collapsing at the team hotel, hours after Pakistan's shock loss to Ireland.
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Deputy commissioner Shields said the body could not be released until the pathologist had completed his examination.
"I know that the scientists are treating it with the utmost urgency in order that we can hopefully repatriate the body to his family as soon as possible," said Shields.
"I just know they are working as quickly as possible to provide the information that we need. I hope it's today but it could be tomorrow.
"We would always treat any sudden death - even in the UK - as suspicious until we can prove otherwise."
Pakistan's game against Zimbabwe will be preceded by a minute's silence as a mark of respect for Woolmer.
When the investigation is completed, Woolmer's body will be taken back to his home in Cape Town, South Africa, accompanied by team trainer Murray Stevenson.
Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman Pervez told a news conference that further investigations were being carried out by medical experts.
Everybody is shocked because he was a good coach and a much better human being
Inzamam-ul-Haq
He added that it was quite normal for there to be delays over a post-mortem's findings and refused to speculate on the causes of the death.
Woolmer, who appeared in Tests for England during his playing career, was a known diabetic and there were reports he had recently complained of breathing difficulties.
His family say he had been suffering from stress and believe this may have brought on a heart attack.
Woolmer enjoyed great success as a coach in county cricket, winning four trophies in two seasons with Warwickshire, and also coached South Africa.
Former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, who has taken over as coach for their game against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, described the mood among the players as one of "total depression".
He said: "The loss of Bob Woolmer is the biggest blow in the history of the Pakistan cricket team. He was a father figure to all of us.
"There is a great vacuum because Bob had become part of the family and when you lose a member of the family one knows how bad it is. It is a very difficult time for all of us."
Mushtaq, who had been working alongside Woolmer as the team's bowling coach, added: "Bob was a great man who could forgive so much in spite of anything that happened.
"He also used to impart knowledge and was also such a good and kind human being.
"Bob was a great motivating factor for us, always trying to bring in new theories to improvise the game of cricket."
The cause of Woolmer's death is not yet known
The death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer is being treated as suspicious, a Jamaican police spokesman has said.
Mark Shields said there was sufficient information to continue a full investigation into the death.
The International Cricket Council has confirmed Pakistan will definitely play their final World Cup group match against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
Woolmer, 58, died on Sunday after collapsing at the team hotel, hours after Pakistan's shock loss to Ireland.
Obituary: Bob Woolmer
Interview: Pakistan team manager Pervez Mir
Interview: Former Test umpire Dickie Bird
Deputy commissioner Shields said the body could not be released until the pathologist had completed his examination.
"I know that the scientists are treating it with the utmost urgency in order that we can hopefully repatriate the body to his family as soon as possible," said Shields.
"I just know they are working as quickly as possible to provide the information that we need. I hope it's today but it could be tomorrow.
"We would always treat any sudden death - even in the UK - as suspicious until we can prove otherwise."
Pakistan's game against Zimbabwe will be preceded by a minute's silence as a mark of respect for Woolmer.
When the investigation is completed, Woolmer's body will be taken back to his home in Cape Town, South Africa, accompanied by team trainer Murray Stevenson.
Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman Pervez told a news conference that further investigations were being carried out by medical experts.
Everybody is shocked because he was a good coach and a much better human being
Inzamam-ul-Haq
He added that it was quite normal for there to be delays over a post-mortem's findings and refused to speculate on the causes of the death.
Woolmer, who appeared in Tests for England during his playing career, was a known diabetic and there were reports he had recently complained of breathing difficulties.
His family say he had been suffering from stress and believe this may have brought on a heart attack.
Woolmer enjoyed great success as a coach in county cricket, winning four trophies in two seasons with Warwickshire, and also coached South Africa.
Former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed, who has taken over as coach for their game against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, described the mood among the players as one of "total depression".
He said: "The loss of Bob Woolmer is the biggest blow in the history of the Pakistan cricket team. He was a father figure to all of us.
"There is a great vacuum because Bob had become part of the family and when you lose a member of the family one knows how bad it is. It is a very difficult time for all of us."
Mushtaq, who had been working alongside Woolmer as the team's bowling coach, added: "Bob was a great man who could forgive so much in spite of anything that happened.
"He also used to impart knowledge and was also such a good and kind human being.
"Bob was a great motivating factor for us, always trying to bring in new theories to improvise the game of cricket."
