England versatile Paul Collingwood said he welcomes the opportunity to retire from Test cricket, who won the Ashes series in Australia on Friday.
The 34-year-old said there was no regret about his decision in England shocked the hosts with just three wickets in hand and a deficit of 151 runs lead on the fifth day of the Sydney final test
"This is what I''ve been playing the game, capable of Australia, Australia, like this:" Age Collingwood quoted as saying.
"There will be a great time, I have to withdraw from Test cricket and I''m glad I''ve with contributions made to the England cricket team in test format."
"This team is progressing and they''ll on without me and even better. I''m waiting for tomorrow's final farewell," he added.
Collingwood also said that despite his own struggle with the bat, this series was his most enjoyable as a cricketer.
"Even if haven''t been scoring runs out here, I haven''t been able to make a smile from my face. It 's something I've waited a long time," 34 years, he said.
"The last time I was here four years ago, I was able to score runs and we have maybe five to zero. I''d prefer this way around," he added.
England has a 2-1 lead in the series, and has retained the ashes.
A win Friday will give visitors their first victory in the Test series in Australia since the tour of 1986-87.
The 34-year-old said there was no regret about his decision in England shocked the hosts with just three wickets in hand and a deficit of 151 runs lead on the fifth day of the Sydney final test
"This is what I''ve been playing the game, capable of Australia, Australia, like this:" Age Collingwood quoted as saying.
"There will be a great time, I have to withdraw from Test cricket and I''m glad I''ve with contributions made to the England cricket team in test format."
"This team is progressing and they''ll on without me and even better. I''m waiting for tomorrow's final farewell," he added.
Collingwood also said that despite his own struggle with the bat, this series was his most enjoyable as a cricketer.
"Even if haven''t been scoring runs out here, I haven''t been able to make a smile from my face. It 's something I've waited a long time," 34 years, he said.
"The last time I was here four years ago, I was able to score runs and we have maybe five to zero. I''d prefer this way around," he added.
England has a 2-1 lead in the series, and has retained the ashes.
A win Friday will give visitors their first victory in the Test series in Australia since the tour of 1986-87.

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