5 memorable moments from Paul Collingwood’s career

Durham captain Paul Collingwood will retire from all cricket at the end of the season after a 22-year professional career.

The former England all-rounder enjoyed a hugely successful decade in international cricket, and was also a key part of Durham’s emergence as a major side in English domestic cricket.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at five memorable moments from Collingwood’s career.

World Cup winner

Collingwood remains the only World Cup-winning men’s captain in the history of English cricket, having led the side to victory in the World T20 in 2010. He did not have much success with bat or ball himself over the seven matches in the Caribbean, scoring just 61 runs and bowling one unsuccessful over, but oversaw a turnaround in fortunes and an attacking brand of cricket despite an opening defeat by West Indies to end up convincing winners – hammering Australia in the final.

Dominant Down Under

Brigadier Block

County champion

Born and raised in Shotley Bridge, Collingwood – a keen Sunderland supporter – is a proud Durham man and has been a regular for the county since his international retirement in 2011. There have been hard times recently in the north east – particularly following their relegation from the top flight in 2016 – but Collingwood enjoyed success in 2013 when guiding his side to the Division One title. He was part of the squads that won back-to-back titles in 2008 and 2009, but England commitments meant he did not play as much as he did in 2013. He led the club to one-day success the following year and will go down as one of the most significant and important players in their history.

All-round package

For the majority of his career, Collingwood was recognised as a batsman capable of chipping in with a few overs. Arguably his strongest suit however, was his fielding. He is certain to go down as one of the best fielders of his generation, starring at backward point in one-day cricket and in the slips with the red ball. Perhaps his most memorable moment came in a one-day international against Australia at Bristol in 2005 when he clung on one handed, well above his head, to a scything cut shot from Matthew Hayden – one of 209 catches in international cricket.