Paul Collingwood
Paul David Collingwood MBE is an English cricketer. He was a regular member of the England Test side, and captain of the One Day International team . He is also captain of his county, Durham County Cricket Club. Collingwood is a batting allrounder, whose batting combines natural strokeplay with great tenacity. He also bowls reliable medium pace. Described as a natural athlete, he is also regarded as one of the finest fielders of his time usually fielding at backward point or in the slips, he has also deputised as wicketkeeper for England.
Collingwood was born and brought up in Shotley Bridge, near Consett, County Durham, by parents David and Janet, along with his elder brother Peter, and was educated at Blackfyne Comprehensive School, now known as Consett Academy. Introduced to cricket on the playing fields of Blackfyne Comprehensive School, Paul was able to force his way into Shotley Bridges Under13s team at the age of just nine.
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