Paul Collingwood to undergo knee surgery after World Cup

England all-rounder Paul Collingwood will undergo keyhole surgery on his left knee to repair minor cartilage damage after the World Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old has been struggling with his form during the World Cup and missed England's group stage wins over South Africa and West Indies. 

However, the ECB confirmed he is available for selection for the quarter-final against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

"Paul felt some discomfort in his left knee during the group stages of the World Cup and a precautionary scan ahead of England's match against South Africa showed no significant damage," ECB chief medical officer Nick Peirce said in a statement.

"However, further assessment suggests a loose piece of cartilage floating in his knee that will require surgical removal.

"We'll be able to establish a definitive rehabilitation timescale following surgery but we expect Paul to make a full recovery in due course."

Collingwood, who led his team to victory in the Twenty20 World Cup final in the Caribbean last year, joins a growing list of England players who have suffered injury woes during the Feb. 19-April 2 tournament.

Batsman Kevin Pietersen (hernia) and pace bowlers Stuart Broad (side strain) and Ajmal Shahzad (hamstring) have already flown home after being ruled out of the World Cup.

Collingwood will probably be unable to fulfil his obligations in a Twenty20 domestic tournament in India.