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Collins puts Surrey first
Left-arm fast bowler Pedro Collins has turned down a recall by the West Indies to honour his contract with Surrey.
The 31-year-old has signed a two-year contract at The Oval to join the county as a Kolpak player, having played in 32 Test matches and 30 one-day internationals for the Windies.
He had been included in the squad for the upcoming series with Sri Lanka, but has opted to head to England instead.
A letter sent to the West Indies Cricket Board by Collins read: "I would like to thank you for considering me once again to represent the West Indies cricket team, something which I have always done with pride, honour and dignity.
"Unfortunately, due to prior contractual commitments I have no alternative but to decline your kind invitation at this time.
"I would like to take the opportunity to wish my colleagues best of luck for the upcoming series, as I have every confidence they would make us all proud."
