James Franklin is one of the leading New Zealand cricket players who played in practically all formats of international cricket and gained immense fame and popularity for himself. He is an all-rounder, born on 7 November 1980. He proved to be boon for the team. He was a left-arm medium-fast bowler and a middle order batsman. He started his cricket career in 1998 against Hampshire. Franklin made his ODI debut in 2001 at the age of 20.
He bowled 5 overs in his first ODI match against Zimbabwe, conceding just 28 runs while picking up 2 wickets. Franklin had stats of 5 for 42 at Durham when he was named Man of the Match in a NatWest Series game against England. Franklin played his final test against South Africa in 2013 and his final ODI after six months against England in June of the same year.
As a New Zealand cricket player, James Franklin has following batting and fielding statistics in TEST format, innings (46), runs (808), average (20.71), HS (122). Lee’s statistics in ODI format are, innings (80), runs (270), average (23.96), HS (98). Lee’s statistics in T20I format are, innings (31), Runs (463), average (20.13), HS (60).
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Biography of James Franklin
- Real Name: James Edward Charles Franklin
- Other/Nickname: James, Jimmy, Franco
- Profession: New Zealand cricketer
- Bowling Style: Left-arm medium bowler
- Batting Style: Left-hand batsman
- Role in the team: All-rounder in all three formats
- Jersey Number: #70 (New Zealand cricket team)
- Coach: Not known
Family details of James Franklin
- Marital status: Married
- Wife: Kerry Franklin
- Children: N/A
- Parents: Father – James Franklin, Mother – Jocelyn Franklin
- Siblings: Brothers – Benjamin Franklin
- Religion: Christianity
- Other Hobbies: Singing, playing guitar and video games
Personal life of James Franklin
- Date of Birth: 7 November 1980
- Place of Birth: Wellington, New Zealand
- Age: 41 Years (As of 2021)
- Nationality: American
- Hometown: Wellington, New Zealand
- School: Not Known
- College: Not Known
- Highest educational qualifications: Not Known
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Mother Tongue: English
- Favourite Food: Seafood Paella, Som Tam, Chicken Rice
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James Franklin’s debut
- TEST Debut: New Zealand v/s Pakistan at Auckland in March 2001
- ODI Debut: New Zealand v/s Zimbabwe at Taupo in January 2001
- T20I Debut: New Zealand v/s West Indies at Auckland in February 2006
Physical status of James Franklin
- Height: 85m (approx.)
- Weight: 78 Kilogram (approx.)
- Body Measurements: Chest (42 inches), Waist (32 inches), Biceps (15 inches)
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
James Franklin’s Achievements
- Franklin was named Man of the Match in a NatWest Series game against England at Durham with a 5-for-42 total.
- At a very young age, Franklin launched his worldwide career. When he was barely 20 years old in 2001, he participated in his maiden ODI.
- In the 2007 Cricket World Cup, James Franklin became the first person to take a wicket with their first ball.
- He scored 208 and 219 runs for Wellington against Auckland in 2005–06 and 2008–09.
- Franklin amassed an unblemished 122 runs against South Africa on April 29, 2006, in the second Test. He scored his first international century there.
Here are some of the lesser-known facts about James Franklin
- James has played for New Zealand in international cricket for 14 years and has won a total of 5 Man of the Match (MoM) honours.
- The first bowler in the world cup to dismiss a batsman with his very first legal delivery is James Franklin. During the 2007 Cricket World Cup against England, he accomplished this achievement.
- James Franklin almost chose to play for England when he was not selected for the New Zealand team for the 2007–08 season. He later had a change of heart, though, and continued to represent New Zealand.
- James Franklin has played for New Zealand, Wellington and Mumbai Indians.
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