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Paul Collingwood's first double century in 2006-07 was historic for England, why?

  • First in 100 years

  • First in 78 years by an England batsman in Australia

  • First in Ashes

  • First by an England Captain

Answer

Paul Collingwood's first double century in 2006-07 was historic for England because it was the first time an England batsman had scored a double century in Australia in 78 years. Collingwood's innings of 201 was the cornerstone of England's first victory in a Test series in Australia since 1986-87.
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