14 Facts About Corey Collymore

Corey Dalanelo Collymore was born on 21 December 1977 and is a former Barbadian cricketer, who represented the West Indies team in both Tests and ODIs cricket as seam bowler.

Corey Collymore played for Barbados, Warwickshire, Sussex and Middlesex in his cricketing career.

Corey Collymore soon suffered a near career ending back injury and was forced to remodel his bowling action.

Corey Collymore eventually recovered to solely feature in one day internationals for some time.

Corey Collymore was named man of the match and man of the series for his feats with the ball.

Corey Collymore later picked up a career best 11 wickets for the Windies, again at Sabina Park, in the second and final match of the 2005 test series against Pakistan.

In May 2008, Corey Collymore joined Sussex as a Kolpak player in a one-year deal, replacing Australian allrounder Ryan Harris.

Corey Collymore took 26 wickets at an average of 27.96 in his first season with the club.

Corey Collymore eventually signed a one-year extension with the side for the 2009 season.

Corey Collymore then signed another one-year extension with Sussex for the following 2010 season.

Corey Collymore was a notable part of the Sussex team that won the 2010 Division 2 County Championship title, claiming 57 wickets at an average of 19.87 in what was eventually his last season with the side.

In September 2010 Corey Collymore joined Middlesex County Cricket Club in a two-year deal to replace fellow Barbadian Pedro Collins.

Corey Collymore became a notable player in Middlesex's campaign to successfully win the 2011 Division 2 County Championship title.

On 23 September 2013, Corey Collymore went on to receive a guard of honour in what was his final ever appearance for the club.