New Zealand’s James Franklin, Scotland’s Calum MacLeod and West Indian Nicholas Pooran join Hong Kong T20 Blitz
Franchises continue their build-up for the March 8-12 tournament by strengthening their squads
New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin, Scotland’s Calum MacLeod and rising West Indian Nicholas Pooran have joined the list of players who will be taking part in the Hong Kong T20 Blitz from March 8-12 at Tin Kwong Road.
The 36-year-old Franklin played 31 tests, 110 one-day matches and 38 T20 internationals for the Black Caps, scoring one century in the five-day format. He has taken 82 test wickets, 81 one-day scalps and 20 T20 wickets.
The Wellington-born Franklin, a veteran of the global T20 circuit, will turn out for the Hung Hom JD Jaguars in Hong Kong. MacLeod has signed for Kowloon Cantons while Pooran will wear City Kaitak colours during the Blitz.
“James Franklin is a wonderful impact player, as he can swing the fate of a match for us in just a few balls,” said Jaguars fielding coach Trevor Penney.
MacLeod scored an impressive 64 off 30 balls against the Hong Kong team in Scotland’s victory during this month’s Desert T20 tournament, losing his wicket to soon-to-be-teammate Ehsan Nawaz.