Henry Shrimpton discovers that the Middlesex skipper anticipates a close-fought Championship this summer

Henry Shrimpton
April 14-17, The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Hampshire 438 (Rossouw 99, Carberry 98)
Middlesex 356 (Robson 84, Eskinazi 82, Malan 43; Wheal 4-98)
& 278-9d (Voges 92; Abbott 5-59) Match drawn
Toss: Middlesex, who chose to bat Umpires: RJ Bailey, JW Lloyds

Now hear this: Middlesex captain James Franklin was impressed by Hampshire and his own side’s resilence
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Middlesex captain James Franklin tipped Hampshire to challenge for the Specsavers C...