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Colly Retires
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Strange to announce it now
Unless a journo got hold of it and was going to leak it before he announced it officially so he thought he would get there first
Unless a journo got hold of it and was going to leak it before he announced it officially so he thought he would get there first
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considering his batting abilities, to hold on to his england place as long as he did is outstanding. brilliant fielder, decent bowler, good batsman. right time for me.
eddyfinn
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he will be a big miss to the dressing room, on the feild and also with the bat. England will need to find someone who can really grit it out when we are in trouble like he did on a number of occassions.
He has set alot of standards for the test team in the feild and with his fitness and determination.
Get this Test match won then onto a successful world cup.
well done Colly one of very few people who can say they made the most of their talent they were given.
He has set alot of standards for the test team in the feild and with his fitness and determination.
Get this Test match won then onto a successful world cup.
well done Colly one of very few people who can say they made the most of their talent they were given.
The Voice Of Reason
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Yes
soulsaver
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BBC Test Match Special's Michael Vaughan On Paul Collingwood's Test retirement:
"He's still going to play one-day internationals and Twenty20 cricket for England, but after the Perth Test we were talking and he said this should be my last Test series. He felt he had taken his game as far as he could and saw Eoin Morgan in the nets and thought it was his turn."
Fair play to him....
"He's still going to play one-day internationals and Twenty20 cricket for England, but after the Perth Test we were talking and he said this should be my last Test series. He felt he had taken his game as far as he could and saw Eoin Morgan in the nets and thought it was his turn."
Fair play to him....
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This ^^^^ was never the greatest batsman but gave everything. Saved us from defeat countless times.
Paddy O'Dors
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Probably getting it out in the news today so everyone can concentrate solely on celebrating an Ashes series win tomorrow. Would be typical of the bloke really.
Oli Wagkz
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Spot on.
Still the best fielder in the england set up as well, imho.
hope he takes another wicket tonight!!!!
CraigyLee
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Ronnie Irani will be knocking one out right now as well
soulsaver
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Collys statement -
"Representing England has always been a dream of mine and I've been fortunate enough to have enjoyed some amazing highs throughout my Test career. I'm proud of the fact that I've always given my all for England but I feel that this is the right time to leave Test cricket having reached some very special achievements, none more satisfying that retaining the Ashes in Australia. I also feel now is the time to ensure some of the younger players are given an opportunity as we have a wealth of talent pushing for places. I still feel I have a huge amount to offer in terms of limited overs cricket and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to continue leading the Twenty20 squad and playing a significant role in England's ODI team."
"Representing England has always been a dream of mine and I've been fortunate enough to have enjoyed some amazing highs throughout my Test career. I'm proud of the fact that I've always given my all for England but I feel that this is the right time to leave Test cricket having reached some very special achievements, none more satisfying that retaining the Ashes in Australia. I also feel now is the time to ensure some of the younger players are given an opportunity as we have a wealth of talent pushing for places. I still feel I have a huge amount to offer in terms of limited overs cricket and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to continue leading the Twenty20 squad and playing a significant role in England's ODI team."
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