NZ Womens player dies from Meningitis

[Tim]

Frances King aged 22 has died suddenly from meningitis.

King played 15 ODI's for NZ & took 21 wickets.

On behalf of Cricketweb we would like to send our deepest sympathy to the King family.

 

[luckyeddie]

Hear hear. So sad, so young.

 

[Tim]

Her 21 wickets were at an average of 19, and since NZ mainly play Australia that wasn't bad going.

 

[Langeveldt]

Her 21 wickets were at an average of 19, and since NZ mainly play Australia that wasn't bad going.

Very good record, really sad to hear about her death...

 

[lord_of_darkness]

Yea real sad loss... She was a good future!

 

[Kiwi]

R.I.P Franky.

Will always remember you for that 3-8 off 10 overs and 45not out the first time I played you.

 

[Mr. P]

i thought you were banned tamara?

 

[nibbs]

Its a damn shame to see such a talent die like this.

RIP

 

[lord_of_darkness]

and one of the few good looking players

 

[nibbs]

and one of the few good looking players

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she wasa borderline spunk material. A real shame to see her go

 

[lord_of_darkness]

1 Word
Amen

 

[Craig]

RIP

 

[gibbsnsmith]

hmm. ok 2 people i know of have now died in this past month.

one boy [13] got hit by a javelin in p.e.he received a broken leg which developed a tumour which UKs lovely NHS failed to recognise until twas too late..and now this

 

[marc71178]

I must say i find it a shame that in a tribute thread to a cricketer, people end up talking about what she looked like, rather than what a player she was.

 

[gibbsnsmith]

as really i have no idea about her quality as a player. Can someone please summarize her for me.

 

[Kiwi]

Frankie was a medium fast bowler. Opened the bowling for Wellington but mainly a first change for New Zealand. More well known for her swing through the air than for pace. Was also quite a skiddy bowler, never got a lot of bounce. Best figures was 4-20odd earlier this year against the Australains

For her batting she batted 8 or 9 for New Zealand however was a top 6 batter for Wellington, Quite a gritty player.

Fielding was good. I remeber 2 really good run outs against Australia in the last few years. Fielded in the circle and always gave it 110%.

 

[Tim]

Agreed Marc, I was going to comment on the same matter.

 

[gibbsnsmith]

Frankie was a medium fast bowler. Opened the bowling for Wellington but mainly a first change for New Zealand. More well known for her swing through the air than for pace. Was also quite a skiddy bowler, never got a lot of bounce. Best figures was 4-20odd earlier this year against the Australains

For her batting she batted 8 or 9 for New Zealand however was a top 6 batter for Wellington, Quite a gritty player.

Fielding was good. I remeber 2 really good run outs against Australia in the last few years. Fielded in the circle and always gave it 110%.

Thank You...

It just seems a shame

 

[Kimbo]

I was so shocked to hear this, I was in transit in Bangkok, it was the last thing I expected to hear. All happened so fast didnt it. Very scary.

I have played against her once or twice, very talented, and will be remembered for it.

 

[lord_of_darkness]

Was she a quick bowler Kim? Potential?