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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