Woolmer's wife does not see conspiracy in Bob's death

New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) Shattered by the death of her husband and Pakistan's cricket coach Bob Woolmer, Gill Woolmer today said she did not think there was a conspiracy behind the tragic incident.

''No, I don't see any conspiracy in his death. I am aware that his death is being viewed as a suspicious death. He had nothing to do with the match fixing controversy and any such person being involved is highly unlikely. We never got any threats as far as I know,'' she told NDTV in an interview.

She, however, confirmed that Bob Woolmer was very depressed after Pakistan lost to Ireland in the World Cup as he could not believe how it could have happened.

Brushing aside reports of a suspected overdose of alcohol, she clarified that Bob Woolmer was not taking any prescription drugs for diabetes. She also shared that the two books being written by Woolmer were in the final stages but refused to give information about when these would be published.

During the interview, Gill Woolmer spoke at length on several issues incuding why she did not go to Jamaica after Bob Woolmer's death, his last e-mail, whether it was drug overdose or a conspiracy, his relationship with the Pakistan team, his books, on Cronje, threats he had received, his philosophy of life and his future plans.

''I spoke to him last week. We used to chat almost every day when he called up to get news of the family and everyday issues. He didn't say anything specifically but I could see him on the TV and I know him well enough to guess that he was under pressure. I could read the expression on his face. He shared his experiences with me all the time. He was very tired. All that cricket, living out of a suitcase, the time difference and the travelling was tiring.'' She also rubbished the report of a drinking overdose. She said Bob had Type 2 diabetes and he was not prescribed any drugs for it.

''All that reports about the drinking are also rubbish. He was taking prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs and that is it.'' Asked how she received the news, Gill Woolmer said she came to know about it when she got a call from the doctor in the hospital in Jamaica.

She spoke at length on her husband's relation with the team.

''He had a very good relationship with the team. They had a lot of fun together and put in a lot of hand work too. The Pakistani administration really looked after him well. All the boys are very friendly, they are nice boys and I enjoyed their company. I never lived in Pakistan; I only stayed in a hotel when I visited. Bob also didn't stay in the house too long. He was constantly travelling.'' Recounting the events on the day of his death, she said: ''I didn't speak to him after the match but he e-mailed me the following morning. He did mention that he was really depressed and could not believe how this could have happened. We discussed some personal issues apart from this.'' She said Bob's contract with Pakistan was getting over in June this year and he was planning to talk to the Pakistan chairman.

''He didn't speak to me regarding any comeback but it was a possibility but he had not made any decision as such. The Pakistani team's poor performance affected him as any other big tournament that he lost as a coach (like to South Africa). He believed that what happened....happened.....one has to move on.'' On her not going to Jamaica, she said, ''I didn't go to Jamaica because the PCB rules do not allow wives and girlfriends to accompany (anyone) till the team reaches the semi-final stage. Now I don't see any point in going as it is a long flight. The doctors and the deputy chief of police and the PCB is handling everything very efficiently.'' Asked about the books, she said she had the manuscripts with her but she had not read them. ''I cannot tell you when they will be published but they are in the final stages.'' UNI