Paul Collingwood

English cricketer and coach

Paul Collingwood - English cricketer and coach
Born

May 26th, 1976
49 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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