Paul Collingwood

Paul David Collingwood is an English batsman, who can also bowl real well. He plays for England, Durham and the Delhi Daredevils (Indian Premier League). He has had brief stints as the captain of England as well. Some of the highlights of his career and life are mentioned in the articles below.
Articles

'Everything Went My Way and I'll Never Forget It'
With his Test future in jeopardy, Paul Collingwood played aggressively to score the most important century of his career

Crowd Flock to See an Execution But Collingwood Earns Himself a Reprieve
The England selectors still know that, if their side is beaten again here, they will have to start selecting, writes Paul Weaver

Collingwood the Centurion Turns Tide for Sloppy England
Under-fire batsman Paul Collingwood hit a magnificent hundred to give England a chance of winning the third Test

Collingwood's Tide Finally Turns
Today could have been X-rated stuff for Paul Collingwood, but he played brilliantly, writes Vic Marks

Collingwood Has One More Chance to Prove Selectors Right
There is no disgrace in being dropped from the Test team, and Paul Collingwood would benefit from it, writes Vic Marks

Collingwood Fall Guy Again
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'He Admitted He'd Got It Wrong, But He Should Have Said As Much at the Time'
Former players have said that Paul Collingwood's best appeal following the Oval run-out controversy is for forgiveness, writes Lawrence Booth

Collingwood Pays Heavy Price for Losing the Plot
The ICC has banned Paul Collingwood for four international matches following England's slow over-rate at the Oval

Spirit of Cricket Compromised By England's Shenanigans
We may be pleased that England's rotters didn't prosper, but captain Paul Collingwood's actions were not more unsportsmanlike than what's gone before, writes Andy Bull

ICC Hits Collingwood With Four-match England Ban
England one-day captain Paul Collingwood pays price for slow over-rates

Collingwood Faces Four-match Ban Over Slow Over Rates
England captain Paul Collingwood could miss up to four ODIs or two Tests

Collingwood Says Sorry for Run-out Furore
England captain Paul Collingwood has apologized for his 'heat of the moment' decision

Rain in the Air But Collingwood No Longer Wet Behind the Ears
Paul Collingwood has been in charge of England's one-day side for over a year and his team is starting to take shape

He May Be an Ordinary Joe But Collingwood Can Still Deliver Goods
Paul Collingwood's comfortingly solid 64 promises stability for the rest of the one-day series

England's Destabilised Double Ducks
David Hopps watches Collingwood and Bell last a combined seven balls as England make it hard for themselves at Trent Bridge

Forget Flamboyance Here and Let Collingwood Show These Flighty Kiwis How to Win Ugly
The England selectors have opted to give the Test team another opportunity to prove their ability

Collingwood Tackles Batting Blues With Flower Power
Paul Collingwood has had two positive sessions with England batting coach Andy Flower

'Colly' Wobbles But Moores Wants to Keep Faith for Final Test
The out-of-form Paul Collingwood looks set to hold on to the one-day captaincy but his Test place will depend on an impressive performance at Trent Bridge

Collingwood is Confident of Making It 30 Tests in a Row
Paul Collingwood said his shoulder injury will not keep him out of the first Test at Lord's

Collingwood Confident the Top Order Will Fire on New Zealand's Pitch of Plenty
Cricket : As England head to McLean Park in search of victory, Paul Collingwood believes the tourists' quality will show

Collingwood Shines As England Keep Series Alive
Captain Paul Collingwood hit a quick fire half-century to guide England to a rousing six-wicket victory over New Zealand and keep the outcome of the five-match series alive.

81 All Out But England Are on Right Track, Says Collingwood
Cricket: England all-rounder looks on the bright side after a disastrous day three by claiming England will be better for the experience

Collingwood's Men Become Asian Tigers As England Triumph
Cricket: England's claimed a key one-day series in Asia for the first time in 20 years with victory over Sri Lanka.

Captain Collingwood Aching to Post an England Series Victory
Cricket: Paul Collingwood has confirmed that he will be fit to captain England as they seek a series-clinching victory in Colombo.

Swann Surprise Only Bright Spot for Artless England
Cricket: England's batsmen capitulated against Sri Lanka, and Paul Collingwood's team have only won one of their last nine ODIs.

England Show Familiar Failings in Crushing Defeat
Cricket: Paul Collingwood's side were dismissed for just 150 as they lost by 119 runs in Dambulla.

Wobbly England Need Stability
Cricket: Paul Collingwood and England are not dwelling on the past as they embark on their one-day series in Sri Lanka.

Collingwood 'sorry' for Lap-dancing Visit
Cricket: Paul Collingwood admits it was 'unacceptable' for him to visit a lap-dancing club hours after England lost to Australia.

Collingwood Builds Platform for Tougher Overseas Challenges
Cricket: After an enthralling and ultimately successful one-day series against India, England are looking ahead to bigger targets.

Collingwood Heroics in Vain As England Crash Back to Earth
Cricket: India's commanding batting brought them a comfortable victory to keep the series alive in a rain affected fifith ODI.

Collingwood Wins Fitness Battle
Cricket: Paul Collingwood will skipper England today after shrugging off a stomach complaint.

England Profit As Collingwood Masters the Lead Role
Cricket: I told you so - I knew Paul Collingwood would make an excellent one-day skipper, writes Mike Selvey.

Collingwood Fined But Escapes Ban
Cricket: Paul Collingwood has escaped a possible ban for England's slow over rate in last night's NatWest Series match against India as the International Cricket Council chose instead to impose fines for the transgression.

Collingwood Faces Suspension for His Team's Slow Over Rate
Cricket: Paul Collingwood may being banned for a maximum of two matches under ICC regulations after England finished bowling their overs 40 minutes late against India.

Unknown Factors Will Test Collingwood
Cricket: Vic Marks: Paul Collingwood faces a demanding time leading England's underachieving one-day team against India.

Warne Plans to Turn Screw on Collingwood's Underdogs
Cricket: Shane Warne has warned Paul Collingwood that he'll do everything within his power to put the Friends Provident Trophy on his mantelpiece.

Cricket: Collingwood Backs Anderson Aggression
Paul Collingwood has lept to the defence of James Anderson after the bowler was fined for barging into Runako Morton at Edgbaston.

Cricket: Collingwood at Cover Brings Back Memories of Fine Artists in the Field
Paul Collingwood's move from backward-point to cover evokes memories of great fielders from the past, from Lloyd to Randall, says Mike Selvey.

Cricket: Attacking Yet Relaxed, Collingwood Sets Out on the Long and Winding Road to 2011
England won Paul Collingwood's first one-day match in charge with ease, but he will face much tougher tasks.

Cricket: Collingwood Praises Bowlers
The England skipper credited his bowling attack for a comfortable victory over the West Indies at Lord's.

Over-by-over: England Innings
Cricket: Follow all the action from Paul Collingwood's first match in charge of England's hapless ODI team with Rob Smyth now.

England v West Indies - Live!
Cricket: Over-by-report: Follow all the action from Paul Collingwood's first match in charge of England's hapless ODI team with Rob Smyth now.

Cricket: Collingwood Sent Out on Long Road to Next World Cup
England's new one-day captain Paul Collingwood has the task of reviving the team for the next World Cup.

Cricket: Paul Collingwood Confirmed As England's New Captain for One-day-internationals
New skipper to lead squad featuring Mascheranas and Trott for series with West Indies.

Cricket : Moores Must Now Train His England Eye on World Cup
England v West Indies: After a woeful World Cup a new captain is just the tonic, and Paul Collingwood could well inject new ideas, suggests Mike Selvey.

England v West Indies: Windies Hurt By Lack of Discipline
Cricket: Paul Collingwood was allowed to build England's lead by some very average West Indian bowling, writes Mike Selvey.

Over-by-over: Morning Session
Cricket: Preamble Hello. This is the hangover-by-over report on the cricket and wotnot. I'm not sick but I'm not well. England resume on 200 for three with Alastair OHOYS Cook 102 not out having played quite beautifully. Paul Collingwood has 21, which coincidentally is the number of pints nailed during a GU Sports Desk bender so farcical that only Bandini ...

England Begin to Rely on Collingwood
Cricket: Paul Collingwood's stunning knock against Ireland showed he is becoming England's most valuable one-day player, says Lawrence Booth.

Cricket World Cup: Collingwood Fires England to Win
Paul Collingwood smashed 90 off just 82 balls as England struggled to another unimpressive victory against Ireland.

Cricket World Cup: England Need Collingwood to Turn Ones Into Twos and Threes
Paul Collingwood is having to change his style to counter the slow, low Caribbean pitches, and how England need him to come good.

Collingwood to Lead My England One-day Dream Team
Cricket: Following Australia's revelation of their all-time ODI XI, Mike Selvey fingers through the record books, without much inspiration, to pick England's.

Cricket: Collingwood the Extraordinary Gives England Edge
A brilliant century from Paul Collingwood helped England take a 1-0 lead over Australia in the best-of-three CB Series final.

Collingwood Savours Change of Fortune
Cricket: Paul Collingwood is finishing his tour of Australia as he started it: in a blaze of glory and run-scoring. His second successive century guided England to a stunning four-wicket victory over Australia in the CB Series final at the MCG - and put emphatically to bed his dismal run of form.

Cricket: Paul Collingwood Leads England to Cb Series Win Over Australia
A superb unbeaten 120 from Paul Collingwood led England to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Australia in the first CB Series final.

Cricket: Collingwood Keen to End Tour on a High
Paul Collingwood has set his sights on victory in the CB Series final after England beat New Zealand by 14 runs in Brisbane.

Cricket: England Win By 14 Runs in Cb Series Decider Against New Zealand at Brisbane
Paul Collingwood scored a century and took two wickets as England beat New Zealand by 14 runs to book a place against Australia in the CB Series final.

England Innings: Over-by-over
Hello boys! (And girls.) It's been a mixed day for England so far: they reduced a frankly inept New Zealand to 146 for seven on a turgid Hobart track (the sort of pitch on which Paul Collingwood can take 2 for 25 from 10), but then allowed them to get to a...

The Ashes: Will Buckley at Home
Cricket: Will Buckley enjoys Paul Collingwood's historic knock via the reassuring sound of Test Match Special.

Collingwood and Kp Lead England in a Rout
Cricket: The Ashes: England declared at 551-6 after Paul Collingwood scored a remarkable double-century.

Cricket: Collingwood Resists Calls to Take More Responsibility
Paul Collingwood maintains he is still England's sixth bowler amid calls for him to take a more responsible role.

Interview: Donald Mcrae
Cricket: Ahead of England's opening Test against Sri Lanka, Paul Collingwood tells Donald McRae how early setbacks almost ruined his international dream.

Collingwood's Glory Bid in Vain
Cricket: Paul Collingwood smashed a superb 93, but it wasn't enough as England lost to India again.

Collingwood Sheds Utility-man Tag to Revive England
Cricket: Paul Collingwood cracked a superb unbeaten 134 to drag England back into contention in the first Test against India.

Cricket: Man Who Stood Up to Aussies Ready for New Fight
Vic Marks examines the often overlooked contribution that Paul Collingwood makes to the England side.

Cricket: England Lose Their Shirt in Sweep Stakes
England's batsmen threw away a promising start to end the first day of the third Test on 248 for six, with Paul Collingwood unbeaten on 71 after three hours at the crease.

Cricket: Collingwood Takes a Champagne Break
Paul Collingwood's weary return to county cricket coincided with a wobble in Durham's promotion chase against Northants.

Cricket: Afzaal Brilliance Takes the Shine Off Collingwood's Return
Usman Afzaal was at his languid best, stroking his third century in as many matches to frustrate Durham and their returning Ashes hero Paul Collingwood.

Collingwood Called Up As the Rain Pours Down
Cricket: The inclement weather persuaded England to add Paul Collingwood to their squad for the second Test as an extra batting option.

The Ashes: Collingwood Stakes Claim for Test Inclusion
Cricket: The Durham all-rounder, categorised as a one-day specialist, yesterday produced an innings that would have graced any Test arena: 181 not out.

Cricket: Collingwood Prepares to Leave Stage
Unable to lose his label as a limited-overs specialist, the bowler is preparing himself for a return to the county back-benches.

Cricket: Collingwood Tops the Record Charts
Paul Collingwood followed up a century by bowling out six for 31 as England thrashed Bangladesh in the NatWest Series.

Cricket: England beat Bangladesh by a massive 168 runs
Durham all-rounder Paul Collingwood claimed the best-ever one-day figures by an Englishman, taking six Bangladesh wickets and scoring 112 runs.

Collingwood shines on small stage
Cricket: Somerset 252; Durham 139-7. Durham have been playing first-class cricket since 1992 but still have much to learn.

Cricket: Collingwood Wants Chance to Cement Test Place
June 2: Paul Collingwood fears his Test career will never come to fruition if he is overlooked for the clash against New Zealand at Headingley.

Cricket: Key Form May Hold Sway
May 29: With Nasser Hussain's retirement, Paul Collingwood and Robert Key are set to battle it out for the extra batsman's spot.

Cricket: England 320 & 259 for 6 Dec Jamaica 281 & 106 for 6, Match Drawn
March 4: Paul Collingwood scored a century that could seal his place in the Test side in place of the injured Mark Butcher.

Durham 267-7 v Yorkshire
May 31: Paul Collingwood and Jon Lewis spent an entire day rectifying a Durham innings, perhaps even a Durham season, as they try to escape the Second Division's nether reaches.

England v Pakistan: the Pakistan Reply
Over-by-over: A decent knock from Paul Collingwood saw England post a decent target of 246-8. How will Pakistan reply? Allow Scott Murray to answer that one.

Classy Collingwood Inspires England
Paul Collingwood guided England home against Eastern Province with a composed half-century as last-minute preparations for the World Cup began in earnest. Collingwood, the Durham allrounder, guided his side away from the potential perils of losing three early wickets with 78, compiled at...

Sparkling Collingwood Graduates With a First
December 21: The recalled Paul Collingwood's maiden international century smartened up a soft England performance. The boy can play.

England make it two-in-a-row
Cricket: Paul Collingwood and Andrew Caddick were the stars for England as Sri Lanka were beaten by 95 runs in the VB Series.

Collingwood ready to step up and get his own back
Paul Collingwood has taken enough sledging from the Australians. Now he intends to silence their jibes. The Durham all-rounder, who joined the England squad only yesterday, is poised to make his Test debut at the Waca.

Durham 469 Sri Lanka 92-3
May 9: Paul Collingwood zipped to 190 before hooking to Puchira Perera in conditions that will have been alien to the Sri Lankan opposition.

Collingwood hands out cold comfort
Sri Lanka have long campaigned for a three-Test series in England, but they have had to withstand quite a culture shock since arriving on April 21 as the earliest touring side in history.

Durham 219-4 v Sri Lankans
May 8: Durham's 219 for four in 52 overs included a determined first hundred of the season for Paul Collingwood.