"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 told the club's website https://www.durhamccc.co.uk/news-and-media/collingwood-announces-retirement.
"I have achieved so much with both Durham and England, far more than I ever imagined and I feel extremely privileged to have had such a long and rewarding career
"I am excited about what the future holds for me and am looking forward to new challenges."
Collingwood scored close to 17,000 runs in first-class cricket since making his debut 22 years ago.
He made 4,259 runs in 68 tests and will play his final game against Middlesex starting on Sept. 24.
(Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
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