Haha it depends which one hes talking about I guess...You?
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**Official** New Zealand in South Africa
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Bahnz
Hall of Fame Member
Had some pain in his achilles ahead of the t20 series. Wasn't too serious, but it was decided that it was best not to risk a serious injury and to give him a few weeks break. Played for CD against Wellington on boxing day. Ryder took him apart (I think 53 off 3 overs).
hendrix
Hall of Fame Member
****.
Mike5181
International Captain
Well apart from Bruce Martin, it looks like this is the team that's going to play the test.Fulton currently 21* vs SAfrican invitation XI and playing his way into the test side
McCullum due to come in at 4
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Surely Bracewell will play ahead of either Chris Martin or Wagner as well?
Mike5181
International Captain
Yeah, missed him.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
It's pretty weak because none of the blokes playing franchise cricket this week were considered; it's essentially been picked out of 3-day amateur league. SeamUp reckons a few of them have some potential but there's no-one even close to playing for SA right now if that's what you're asking.
Neil Young
State Vice-Captain
McCullum at 4? Christ, he's going to bowl himself as well, isn't he?
Howsie
International Captain
Franklin. You have to be bloody kidding me. Here I was thinking we'd finally seen the last of him but no, he makes a reappearance a whole one test later. ****ing hell.
Edit: In the nine tests he's played since he came back into the team as a "batsmen" he averages 20 with the bat and 118 with the ball. If that's adding something to the team then **** me.
Edit: In the nine tests he's played since he came back into the team as a "batsmen" he averages 20 with the bat and 118 with the ball. If that's adding something to the team then **** me.
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wellAlbidarned
International Coach
Is there a "Most utterly mediocre player to play a significant amount of tests thread"? I'm sure I've seen one. Franklin's sure to make an appearance in there soon.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
He was a decent option back when he was a bowler. These days though... Mind you, if it's good for the team, then let him open and keep wicket.
Mike5181
International Captain
His ****ing non-existent bowling keeps saving him.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Yes exactly. Franklin was a good Test cricketer before his injury when he was picked as an opening bowler. It's sad IMO that he'll probably be remembered more for being a massive failure as a batting allrounder post-injury.
BeeGee
International Captain
If I can put on my foil hat on for a second...
He's a member of the Hesson boys club. That is why he's in every squad. That is why he will play in every game of this tour.