Really like your thinking there Surge.
As for Franklin, I've always thought that to stay longer in international cricket, he should turn himself into a batting all-rounder. Don't know how feasable that is now given he's not that young anymore.
As for Franklin, I've always thought that to stay longer in international cricket, he should turn himself into a batting all-rounder. Don't know how feasable that is now given he's not that young anymore.
He only turned 28 last month so if his body's ok, he's got at least 5 yrs... if he can bat at 7/8 and bowl as a 4th seamer he becomes another all rounder... so we have him, McCullum & Dan at 7/8 & 9 we'd be pretty solid, if his batting comes on... Southee at ten...
Word is he's changed his action and is bowling a bit quicker - with less effort and impact... remodelled that awkward looking over-long delivery stride he had...
Here's hoping he kicks on, would be great to see him do well
(and I reckon we may need a new allrounder, particularly for tests - I think we've broken the current one and if he plays tests it'll be as a 5/6 batsman who bowls a wee bit... can see him becoming a hit & giggle specialist - and good on him too!)