Collingwood cool on Twenty20 role

Paul Collingwood has ruled himself out of being England's captain in this summer's World Twenty20.

England's selectors are considering whether Andrew Strauss, captaining the team on their current tour of the Caribbean, should lead in all formats.

Former one-day skipper Collingwood said: "I had a year in the job, and you feel as if you've had your go.

"I gave up the job and I would take a lot of persuading to do it again," added the Durham all-rounder.

Collingwood skippered England in 24 one-day internationals, winning 10, before quitting the role last summer to concentrate on his own game.

He also led the team in the inaugural World Twenty20 in South Africa in 2007 where England failed to reach the semi-finals.

Former captain Kevin Pietersen has already stated he does not want to be considered for the Twenty20 role.

If the selectors do not opt for Strauss, a specialist skipper such as Kent's Rob Key could be appointed.

Collingwood, who was on standby to take over the captaincy from injury doubt Strauss in the current one-day series, said: "Whoever takes it I'm sure will do a very good job.

"But there's a lot of things to happen between now and then, a coach to come in and things like that. We will have to wait and see."