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Woolmer's Legacy

Bob Woolmer, the former English Test player who subsequently coached South Africa and Pakistan, has tragically died in the aftermath of Pakistan's shock loss to Ireland.

Along with the many tributes to Woolmer from cricketing colleagues, Cricinfo lauded his coaching (my emphasis):

"Woolmer was creative and adventurous. But his coaching was based on a simple premise: the more enjoyable he could make the game, the better his players would respond. No two fielding practices were alike when Woolmer was in charge."

That's wonderful praise that should inspire cricket coaches the world over. After all, sport is supposed to be fun.