GCB get Beer in as Notts tie up Franks

THE excellent form of Paul Franks both in and out of the island has prevented him from competing on the final weekend of the Clydesdale Bank International GPL.

The Nottinghamshire all-rounder (pictured) was the top run-scorer over the first three weekends of the inaugural tournament and also chipped in with crucial wickets for Mourant Ozannes.

Then, this week, he put in an outstanding performance for Notts during their LV County Championship match against Lancashire at Trent Bridge where he top-scored for his side in both innings with 69 and 57 as well as claiming four for 50.

However, that form and the selection of fellow Notts all-rounder Samit Patel for England's limited-overs squads has seen the county retain Franks' service for two important Friends Life T20 games this weekend.

But GPL tournament organiser Mark Latter was pleased to secure the services of Sussex's talented leg-spinner Will Beer at the 11th hour to cover for Franks' absence.

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