Collingwood quits as England one-day captain

August 03, 2008 18:30 IST

Paul Collingwood has stepped down as England's one-day captain, the ECB said on Sunday.

"Paul Collingwood has informed the selectors he will be standing down as England's one-day captain," Hugh Morris, managing director of the England team, told a news conference.

Earlier, Michael Vaughan also announced his decision to step down as England Test captain in the wake of the series defeat by South Africa.

Source: REUTERS
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