'Perfect moment' to retire
China Daily | Updated: 2011-01-07 08:33
English veteran Collingwood to quit Tests after the Ashes
SYDNEY - England batsman Paul Collingwood said it was time to move on and give younger players an opportunity as he announced his retirement from Test cricket on Thursday.
Collingwood, 34, has been under increasing pressure to keep his No 5 batting spot after a dismal run at the crease this Ashes series that has garnered just 83 runs at 13.83.
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