1980 - James Franklin, New Zealand Cricket player
James has been in the BLACKCAPS since 2001, making his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in Taupo in January of that year, followed by his Test debut against Pakistan in March in Auckland. His Twenty20 debut came in 2006 against the West Indies in Auckland. He says every game is special and he is thankful to be part of the BLACKCAPS line up.
Cricket was a huge part of James’ life from a young age. He grew up next to Henderson Park in Wellington and would play in the mornings before going to watch the seniors play in the afternoon.
