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Sarfraz claims Woolmer "murdered"
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Dravid
International Captain
As far as I know, that was done in the afternoon. I'm not understanding clearly what they are saying on the news but they are saying he was murdered and are talking about some kind of match fixing.
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Ooooooh, if it's true, this could get ugly.
this fornight goes from bad to worse if it's true.
Dravid
International Captain
All the news stations saying they have just found poison in his body.
FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Cricinfo is reporting the same rumours now. Still inconclusive, but suspicious.
Turbinator
Cricketer Of The Year
Is that what they're saying, fill me in cuz' I don't have any of these news channels
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Gloucefan
U19 Vice-Captain
No offence but this whole thing is tragic not exciting.
Certainly, the Jamaican police are convinced that Woolmer's death was not of natural causes. The police force's Deputy Commissioner Mark Shields has in fact said,
"The Major Investigation Task Force (MIT) has been asked to probe prescription drug and alcohol overdose theory. The Police treating sudden death as a homicide. Woolmer had received death threats from Pakistani fans, we are taking reports of death threats very seriously. The police questioning persons who met with Woolmer before his death."
So far the needle of suspicion may not be pointing towards the Pakistani team, which has one last match to play against Zimbabwe. But the police are also reportedly following up on another interesting lead provided by former cricket coach Sarfaraz Nawaz. Nawaz had said, "Woolmer may have been killed by those who wanted to silence him on the issue of match fixing."
"The Major Investigation Task Force (MIT) has been asked to probe prescription drug and alcohol overdose theory. The Police treating sudden death as a homicide. Woolmer had received death threats from Pakistani fans, we are taking reports of death threats very seriously. The police questioning persons who met with Woolmer before his death."
So far the needle of suspicion may not be pointing towards the Pakistani team, which has one last match to play against Zimbabwe. But the police are also reportedly following up on another interesting lead provided by former cricket coach Sarfaraz Nawaz. Nawaz had said, "Woolmer may have been killed by those who wanted to silence him on the issue of match fixing."
Mr Mxyzptlk
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That statement from the family came before the news of suspected murder.
Fusion
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This is so incredibly unbelievable. I am shocked. If this is true....Oh My God! Rumors are flying all over the net. Sarfaraz Nawaz is saying that Woolmer was murdered by the bookies who wanted to silence him. Nawaz is fond of conspiracy theories though, so I don't know how to believe him. I read somewhere that the Indian channel Zee TV is reporting that the police are interrogating two people, including the team physio? Can anyone confirm seeing this on Zee TV?
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Still way too much speculation surrounding this for my liking.
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Please don't avoid the filter. It's there for a reason.
Fusion
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True. Apparently a news conference was just concluded in WI by the authorities regarding Woolmer. Did anyone catch the news conference and what was stated?