Ashes like Olympics for England squad, says Collingwood

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 15:28

Former England Test cricketer Paul Collingwood has said that the Ashes are like the Olympics for the national cricket team, and has as much meaning for them as the ancient sporting event.

Broad terms Collingwood `best footballer in team, Owais Shah `worst`

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 11:38

England`s bowling ace Stuart Broad, a hardcore football fan, has touted team-mate Paul Collingwood as the best footballer in the England cricket team, while Owais Shah has been termed as the worst.

Collingwood get the jitters ahead of Dharamsala ODI

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 23:04

Former England skipper Paul Collingwood today joked that he might need to buy a "snow suit" for the final ODI between India and England to be held at Dharamsala where there is a forecast of snowfall.

Collingwood believes ‘improved’ England has ‘great chance’ to defend T20 WC

Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2012, 19:44

Former England captain Paul Collingwood, who led them to Twenty20 World Cup glory in 2010, believes the current side is an improved version of the team that became world champions, and added that Stuart Broad’s men have a great chance of defending their T20 crown.

Collingwood concerned England team harmony might get affected with KP’s presence

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 16:03

Former England captain Paul Collingwood is confident the national team is capable enough to defend their Twenty20 World Cup, and believes Kevin Pietersen’s presence in the team might spark distress in the dressing room.

England cricketers hail Strauss as a ‘great leader’

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 13:50

Players and pundits have paid tribute to Andrew Strauss, who captained England for 50 Tests, describing him as a “great leader” after he announced his retirement from cricket.

Ex-England cricketers lavish tributes on old rival Brett Lee

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 15:48

“The game has lost one of its few gentlemen,” tweeted former England all-rounder Flintoff.

WACA pitch will be a challenge for India batsmen: Collingwood

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 10:24

India`s struggling batsmen should brace up for a very tough battle if Australia decide to field an all-out pace attack on the dreaded WACA track.

`Bouncy WACA pitch will be a challenge for India batsmen`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 21:58

Paul Collingwood feels India`s beleaguered batting line-up will face an uphill task on a juicy WACA wicket.

Collingwood not worried by Australia`s resurgence

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 21:56

Paul Collingwood is impressed with Michael Clarke for keeping his batting intact from pressure of captaincy but is not threatened by Australia`s resurgence and challenged to test them in the next Ashes series.