CLT20 2011: James Franklin eagerly awaits the CLT20 clash against Chennai Super Kings – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 pace bowler who has been left out of the NZC central contract list, is determined to use the Champions League T20 as a platform to get selectors’ nod and find a way back into the national side.
The 30-year-old left-arm medium pacer will be playing for the IPL side, Mumbai Indians, in the multi-million dollar tournament starting from September 19, with a qualifying round at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hyderabad-c792.
The Kiwi all-rounder on Sunday vowed to play well for Mumbai Indians to remind the selectors of his presence. The IPL side has already qualified for the Group stage of the League and will play its CLT20 opener against defending champions Chennai Super Kings
next weekend.
“Mumbai Indians is a new team and playing well for them is a priority,” said the southpaw while talking to the media reporters after a training session at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. “Hopefully I can contribute with bat and ball, and looking
forward to the encounter against Chennai Super Kings,” he added further.
The New Zealander said that the playing conditions in the subcontinent have always been quite tough. However, he said that he had been training hard for the tournament and is looking forward to see the outcome of his hard work.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Tendulkar-c2556 will miss the tournament due to an ankle injury. Franklin said that the Master Blaster is a massive player and will be missed.
Franklin was an integral part of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians in the fourth edition of the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) and contributed with both the bat and the ball to take the side to the play off stages. He vowed to take his good form to the Champions League
as well.
"I am happy I could contribute for the team in the IPL and would certainly like to carry on the good effort into the Champions League as well,” said the all-rounder. “I would be happy if I can contribute with the bat as well as the ball, and help my team
win matches," he added further.
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