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    Sydney test could be my last : Paul Collingwood


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    Nothing substantive there but I've been tipping this for a couple of weeks.

    Reckon he'll give up England altogether after the World Cup.
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    Its the right time for him to retire from test cricket.
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    With England in a good place and young players clamouring for his spot, it is as good a time as any for Colly to step down. Him being able to concentrate on limited overs cricket, which has always been his forte, would help the team and himself.
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    To be fair Colly's only acknowledging the truth of the situation; it could well be his last test.

    He does have a habit of producing knocks when his worth's being questioned tho.
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    Was never as good as Vikram Solanki imo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BoyBrumby View Post
    To be fair Colly's only acknowledging the truth of the situation; it could well be his last test.

    He does have a habit of producing knocks when his worth's being questioned tho.
    Indeed, been so many times that Collingwood's head has been called for, and he's made a ton in a Test that a few were rumouring to be his last. Would not be at all surprising to see him make a big score in this final Test of the series.
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    Styris to Pietersen, SIX, that's the most extraordinary shot, he switches his grip to that of a left-hander and launches Stryis high over long-off for a might six. That is one of the more incredible shots you'll see

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Pietersen View Post
    Indeed, been so many times that Collingwood's head has been called for, and he's made a ton in a Test that a few were rumouring to be his last. Would not be at all surprising to see him make a big score in this final Test of the series.
    Whilst facing the magisterial talents of Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle? Not to mention the dangerous off-spin of Michael Clarke! Have you gone mad?

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    Picking him in the first place was a selectorial error tbh

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    Quote Originally Posted by sledger View Post
    Whilst facing the magisterial talents of Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle? Not to mention the dangerous off-spin of Michael Clarke! Have you gone mad?
    Excellent point, I guess I have, and you also forgot to mention the most impressive of the bowling attack, the left arm Shane Warne.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sledger View Post
    Whilst facing the magisterial talents of Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle? Not to mention the dangerous off-spin of Michael Clarke! Have you gone mad?
    See this would be funny if Collingwood was currently averaging more than 15 against said bowlers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sledger View Post
    Whilst facing the magisterial talents of Mitchell Johnson and Peter Siddle? Not to mention the dangerous off-spin of Michael Clarke! Have you gone mad?

    Quote Originally Posted by King Pietersen View Post
    Excellent point, I guess I have, and you also forgot to mention the most impressive of the bowling attack, the left arm Shane Warne.
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    Galle, the CB series, his century at Edgbaston against the Saffies when he was in the last chance saloon, Cardiff, Centurion and Cape Town will never be forgotten.

    In terms of overall fielding always thought he was a rung below ABDV, Ponting and Symonds but second only to Rhodes in my time taking spectacular catches.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sledger View Post
    Was never as good as Vikram Solanki imo.


    So wrong it is ridiculous. Solanki was too loose for international cricket. Lots of shots but no bottle and brain.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flibbertyjibber View Post


    So wrong it is ridiculous. Solanki was too loose for international cricket. Lots of shots but no bottle and brain.
    at you thinking he was serious!
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