Cricket: Franklin's knee should be right for England

James Franklin is hoping to join the Black Caps at some stage during the tour of England. Photo / Brett Phibbs

A positive prognosis for Black Caps' left-armer James Franklin.

Franklin has been progressing well through rehab from his patella tendon injury which saw him miss the whole summer of cricket.

Franklin has been closely following the advice of his doctor, who told him that while he would make a full recovery he just needs to wait until his body tells him it is ready to play.

Franklin said it has been a long wait, but he is almost ready to start testing out the knee and is hoping to start bowling in the next few days.

Franklin is not expected to be named when the test squad for the upcoming series in England is announced later this week but he is hoping to be in line for a spot later in the tour.

He is looking to get some game time in Britain while the tour is on, much like England paceman James Anderson did for Auckland during this summer's tour.

He said it can only help if he is playing cricket and he would like to get over there and put his hand up for the team.

- NEWSTALK ZB