Paul Collingwood
English cricketer and coach
Born
May 26th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played international cricket for England from 2001 to 2015. Served as a key all-rounder and captain, leading England to victory in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. Contributed significantly to several Test and ODI series during the career. Transitioned into coaching roles following retirement, aiming to develop future talents in the sport.
Captained England to victory in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20
Played 68 Test matches, scoring over 4,000 runs
Represented England in 197 One Day Internationals (ODIs)
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