The Paul Collingwood factor

Paul Collingwood's not-so-kind remark that it would be difficult to find a decent golf course in Bangladesh is exactly the sort of prat-line, with that unmistakable whiff of the old colonial days, which gets right up subcontinental noses, writes David Leggat in the New Zealand Herald. Bangladesh should keep that remark in mind to spur them on to drive England up the wall during the home series.

When Bangladesh head home to prepare for the arrival of England, we should all wish them well and hope they give the Old Dart a serious touch up. Why? Well apart from wanting to see a likeable bunch do well in front of their own people as they look to advance in the international game, there's what might be called the Paul Collingwood factor.