James Franklin steers the ball towards point © BCB

James Franklin keeps a close eye on the pink ball during Middlesex's warm-up © Getty Images

James Franklin persevered on a tough bowling day for Middlesex © Getty Images

James Franklin removed Kumar Sangakkara for 120 © Getty Images

James Franklin finished with four wickets © Getty Images

James Franklin has been appointed Durham Lead High Performance Coach © Getty Images

Josh Poysden, James Franklin, Charlotte Edwards and Graeme White at the season launch © Getty Images

James Franklin and David Fulton talk about the new English season © Getty Images

Darren Sammy with James Franklin at a PSL briefing © PSL

James Franklin, Middlesex's captain, leads the celebrations as Middlesex claim the County Championship © Getty Images

James Franklin, Middlesex's captain, with the County Championship trophy © Getty Images

James Franklin completed Middlesex's chase © Getty Images

James Franklin resisted with a half-century © PA Photos

James Franklin clips into the leg side © Getty Images

Wellington Firebirds with the Georgie Pie Super Smash trophy © Getty Images

James Franklin hits over the top © BCCI

James Franklin was bowled by Xavier Doherty © BCCI

Flying Franklin: James Franklin attempts a catch on the boundary © BCCI