Paul Collingwood to face Aussies in PCA match

By Jon Steer
June 8 2005

Paul Collingwood will get an early taste of the Australians when he turns out for the Professional Cricketers Association in a Twenty20 match at Arundel on Thursday.

Collingwood will be joined by England hopefuls Kevin Pieterson and Chris Tremlett. The PCA team, captained by Stephen Fleming will also feature ex England players Devon Malcolm and Chris Lewis.

Australia are yet to name their team but it is expected to be the same that will face England on Monday. Colly is almost certain to come up against Mike Hussey for the first time.

Money raised from the game will go towards the PCA and the Australian Cricketers' Association, for education, community and benevolence projects.