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“If all you’ve done for
18 years is worry about
yourself, and being as good
as you can be then all of a
sudden you’ve got fifteen
other guys to worry about,
it’s not easy to change your
way of thinking,”
“I knew it was the way forward, it was just
the timing of it all,” he said.
“I guess that when you trust people who
you work with their judgment is often
better than yours in these situations.
“My support network, in particular from
the top through Mick andWayne has been
excellent.
“This time last year I thought I’d play
forever.You get that feeling as a player and
despite the fact that you realise you can’t
do all the things you used to be able to do,
in terms of physical work and keeping up
with the younger guys, you still have a lot
to offer.
“In that respect my mind hasn’t changed,
but I’m now more aware of the fact that
there’s a lot more in front of me and I’m a
good deal nearer to the end of my playing
career than the start!”
Franks has been joined on his new quest
by two familiar faces to Nottinghamshire
cricket. Jamie Hart, former player and son
of former Nottingham Forest manager
Paul has assisted with coaching duties,