The folly of Colly: Quite frankly, this just isn't cricket

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Collingwood insisted on running out Grant Elliott even though Ryan Sidebottom collided with him, leaving the Kiwi grounded.

Crash: Ryan Sidebottom goes flying after colliding with Grant Elliott

New Zealand's Grant Elliott, left, sits as umpire Mark Benson, right, and England's Paul Collingwood talk

Howzat? Sidebottom asks the question of the umpire after Pietersen removes the bails

Unappealing? Collingwood talks with the umpires after Elliott was run out

Explanation: England captain Collingwood talks to New Zealand's Elliott after he ran him out

Quick apology: after the match Collingwood said: 'I made the wrong decision. It's something I'll have to live with'

Umpire Mark Benson failed to persuade Collingwood to withdraw his appeal, sparking furious protests from New Zealand who went on to grab two runs off the final ball for victory.

Collingwood later apologised and added: 'I made the wrong decision. It's something I'll have to live with.'