James Franklin Early Life
James Franklin was born on November 7, 1980, in Wellington, New Zealand. He spent his early life in New Zealand and grew up there.
James Franklin Cricket Life
James Franklin started his cricket career at a young age and made his debut for Wellington in 2000. He played his first international match for New Zealand in 2001 and represented the team in all three formats of the game.
James Franklin International Career
James Franklin had an impressive international career and played for New Zealand for over a decade. He played 31 Tests, 110 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 38 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Some of his notable records in a listicle manner:
James Franklin is one of only two New Zealanders to take a hat-trick in Test cricket.
He became the first man to take a wicket with their first ball in the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
In 2005/06 and 2008/09, he made 208 and 219 runs respectively for Wellington against Auckland.
More about James Franklin
- Nickname: James
- Age: 42 years old (in 2023)
- Gender: Male
- Full Name: James Edward Charles Franklin
- Profession: Cricketer and Coach
- Nationality: American
- Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand
- Religion: Christianity
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Hobbies: Video Game, Painting, Hiking
- Favorite color: Green, Gray
About Education and Professional Life
- Education: James Franklin attended East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he played cricket and basketball.
- Net worth: James Franklin has an estimated net worth of $12 Million Approx.
- Known for: James Franklin is known for his impressive all-round skills and his contributions to New Zealand cricket.
About Characteristics
- Body Type: Slim
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m)
- Weight: 78 kg (171 lbs)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Brown
- Shoe Size: 9 (US)
About Family
- Father: James Franklin
- Mother: Jocelyn Franklin
- Brother: Benjamin Franklin
- Sister: None mentioned in the context
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Kerry Franklin
