England's Paul Collingwood announces retirement from cricket

Former England limited-overs captain Paul Collingwood announced on Thursday that he will end his professional career at the end of the season.
 
A three-time Ashes winner and the only man to captain England to a global trophy after leading them to glory in the 2010 World Twenty20, Collingwood played 68 Tests, 197 one-day internationals and 36 T20 matches.

The 42-year-old has been described by his county side Durham as their "greatest-ever run scorer and most illustrious player".

"After much thought and deliberation I have decided to announce my retirement from cricket at the end of the current season," Collingwood said.

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"I knew this day would eventually come but it hasn't made it any easier -- although it's an emotional decision I know that the time is right and I'm comfortable knowing that I have given every last ounce of energy to the sport." 

Collingwood's contribution to the county was marked earlier this year with the naming of the Paul Collingwood Pavilion.