Papps to lead Wellington in all formats
Veteran batsman Michael Papps has been named captain of Wellington in all the formats, replacing James Franklin, who is currently unavailable with a back injury
ESPNcricinfo staff
01-Sep-2015
Michael Papps will replace James Franklin as captain • Getty Images
Senior batsman Michael Papps has been named captain of Wellington in all formats. Papps will replace allrounder James Franklin, who is currently unavailable with a back injury.
Papps, 36, said he "accepted straight away" the offer by new coach Bruce Edgar to captain the team. "It was something that I maybe felt was in the pipeline and there was a chance I might be offered the role, and I thought about it over the winter," Papps told Dominion Post.
"At this stage of my career it's something I'm really eager to have a go at and I feel I've got something to offer. It's exciting, and an honour to be appointed."
Papps has been prolific with the bat for Wellington since moving Canterbury, and was confident that captaincy wouldn't affect his batting. He also hoped to continue keeping wicket in T20s.
"The times I have done it I feel the captaincy has helped my batting. I'm looking forward to getting back to my usual high standards."