Smith guides Proteas to consolation win

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 09:38

Former captain Graeme Smith guided South Africa to a one wicket win over New Zealand.

1st ODI: Franklin guides Kiwis to stunning 1-wicket victory over Proteas

Last Updated: Saturday, January 19, 2013, 23:41

Despite consistent criticism, the Kiwi selectors have shown immense faith in James Franklin of late. The left-handed all-rounder on Saturday proved why he was worth it.

Kiwis will go into Tests against Proteas with positive frame: Franklin

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 13:49

New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin says he and his teammates have to take a positive frame of mind into their test series against South Africa.

Dhoni erred in his decision to bowl first: James Franklin

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 10:48

New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni erred in his decision after winning the toss, and said the entire Kiwi outfit was surprised when the Indian skipper decided to bowl first in the second Twenty20 game at a relatively slow Chepauk pitch here.

Probably have a mental blockade against spinners: Franklin

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 21:16

New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin today admitted that he has a "mental blockade" against Indian spinners but they are hopeful of putting up a much better show in the coming days.

Karthik`s run out turned game in our favour: Hussey

Last Updated: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 22:23

Kings XI Punjab stand-in captain David Hussey today said that the run-out of Mumbai Indians stumper Dinesh Karthik to end a 75-run partnership with James Franklin turned their IPL match here in their favour.

Kiwi bowler Franklin supports embattled Ryder

Last Updated: Friday, February 24, 2012, 14:01

New Zealand fast bowler James Franklin has defended teammate Jesse Ryder who has been under-fire for his failure to guide the Kiwi side to victory despite finding themselves in a comfortable situation at one point in the game against the Proteas in the final Twenty20 match.

Last two overs made the difference: Harbhajan

Last Updated: Sunday, October 9, 2011, 00:14

The two wickets by James Franklin in the 19th over set up victory for Mumbai Indians, according to skipper Harbhajan Singh.

Chennai pitch one of the toughest I`ve played on: Franklin

Last Updated: Sunday, October 2, 2011, 20:54

Mumbai Indians all-rounder James Franklin, who top-scored with an unbeaten 42 in his side`s five-wicket defeat to New South Wales on Sunday, said the Chepauk pitch was one of the most challenging he had played on.

Patel, Franklin recalled into New Zealand squad for Zimbabwe tour

Last Updated: Sunday, September 25, 2011, 17:44

New Zealand off-spinner Jeetan Patel and all-rounder James Franklin have been recalled into the national team for next month’s tour to Zimbabwe.

Franklin hopeful of strong performance in CLT20

Last Updated: Sunday, September 18, 2011, 21:08

James Franklin of the Mumbai Indians is hopeful as he prepares for the forthcoming Champions League T20 tournament.

Franklin insists he has lot to offer for Kiwis

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 00:00

New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin on Monday expressed disappointment at missing out on a central contract for the second consecutive year and insisted that he had a lot to offer, especially in cricket Tests.