Rob Franks

Cricket enthusiast - spectator/viewer, collector, historian, writer.

[Alan Rees @archivist_al]

Fortunately not too late for me to post our display on @BLACKCAPS cricket in @HomeOfCricket museum, featuring items from their first tour of UK in 1927, 2nd oldest book on New Zealand cricket, Lord's scorecard of 1st Test in UK 1931, Glenn Turners bat & Richard Hadlee's sweatband

[Francis Payne @FPayne100]

1/ Most sources claim that NZ, WI, IND were granted test status and full membership of the ICC at a meeting at Lord's 100 years ago today. This now appears to be a myth, perpetuated over many years, as the minutes of the meeting make no mention of this whatsoever.

[Francis Payne @FPayne100]

Bob Sutton, left-arm fast bowler for @aucklandcricket is 86 today. Most unlucky to never play for New Zealand. Took 156 wickets at 22.41 overall, including 29 at 17.51 in 1963/64 when Auckland won the Plunket Shield. Formed a formidable opening bowling combination with Bob Cunis.

[David Battersby @BattersbyDave]

A brief look at East African cricket up to 1975 - My latest Substack Article

@ACScricket @CMScricket @CricketSociety @GeorgeDobell1 @huwzat @welshcricketmus @derekpringle

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[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

@weymarplanet Have some great memories of ARG. Chickies disco blasting from the Double Decker Stand & Gravy parading around the place.

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

@GreigNorman2 Great pic. Can't recall seeing it before. Would appreciate knowing which book this shows show up in.

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

Yes, it was Peterborough. Interestingly, NZ wore a different style of 'black cap' on the previous tour to UK in 1927. The silver fern emblem faced the opposite direction i.e. the tip pointed down to the left as per the image of skipper Tom Lowry showing in a group photo.

[Andrew Radd @oldmanradd]

@ozfranks Wonderful photo - taken at Crawthorne Road, Peterborough. @pborotowncc

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

The black cap is clearly displayed in this pic of Ian Cromb preparing for the game against Northamptonshire in 1931. Standing next to him is Ron Talbot who scored 66 & hit a massive six in the MCC match.

[Laurie Coyne @LaurieCoyne2]

@FPayne100 @BLACKCAPS We're they really wearing black caps?

[Pat Rodgers @PatRodgers2]

https://t.co/KHOh9oDUuH

[Pat Rodgers @PatRodgers2]

@FPayne100 @BLACKCAPS In 1924 as a 16 year old played for North Otago XIII v NSW at Waitaki Boys’ High Oamuru his school ground. Batted 11 and made 8 bowled by Stork Hendry. Took 0-81 opening the bowling but caught Tommy Andrews (105) in the drawn match.

[Cricmash @cricmash]

New on Stories Behind Books: Jack Walsh by Max Bonnell
series by @stock_delivery
#cricket #books

https://t.co/xYlxNRWG7E

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

@archivist_al @WisdenAlmanack It would be good if this link could be opened, Alan.

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

@JonesVincentt Some interesting cricketers show on page 92 too. Ian Colquhoun, and then Charlie Oliver & Eric Tindill in the advert.

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

Obtained this book about post-WW2 life in Egypt, only to discover the prolific author is the granddaughter of 'Plum' Warner. There are several insights about him.

[Martin Chandler @fredfertang]

Arthur Watson's may not be a household name, but it sounds like his story is an interesting one nonetheless @CricketWebNet @SeanEhlers @PatRodgers2 https://t.co/s1H1lwxXYJ

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

@Marcus60s70s80s Yes, for the NZ tour.

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

1996

[WeymarOnCricket @weymarplanet]

Before the shiny new stadium, there was the old Recreation Ground in St John's, Antigua. It was a festival where legends like Sir Viv and Sir Curtly were forged.

The party never stopped there. Here's why this ground is pure heritage gold... 🧵

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

1996 Gravy parading around in cricket gear.

[WeymarOnCricket @weymarplanet]

@cas_rasen Antigua's super fan. He always entertained the crowd s near the double decker. And his gymnastic performances. 😍

[WeymarOnCricket @weymarplanet]

Before the shiny new stadium, there was the old Recreation Ground in St John's, Antigua. It was a festival where legends like Sir Viv and Sir Curtly were forged.

The party never stopped there. Here's why this ground is pure heritage gold... 🧵

[Rob Franks @ozfranks]

Auckland Domain

[Zeus Sport @Zeus_Cricket]

Cricket Ground Pavilion, Auckland, NZ 🇳🇿
Constructed in 1898