Outlaws' new signing James Franklin is as prolific a T20 player as they come with spells in the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash backing up his credentials.

No stranger to the English game either, the New Zealander has had stints with Glamorgan, Gloucestershire and Essex before joining the Outlaws.

The all-rounder has also played an important part for his national side over the years taking 20 wickets at an average of 20.85 and an economy of 7.65.

Add on to that his 463 runs at a strike rate of just under 120, Franklin can make the difference in a number of different scenarios throughout a match.

Arguably Frankiln's best moment as an international came against England during their tour of New Zealand last year. 1-0 down in the T20 series, Franklin produced his best international figures of 4-15 to reduce the tourists to 137 all out in their pursuit of 192-6.

Franklin's overall T20 record boasts 149 matches, 3114 runs at 31.12 and a strike rate of 126.21, 72 wickets at 32.36 and 48 catches.

That record has seen him have stints at IPL side Mumbai Indians and Down Under in the Big Bash for Adelaide Strikers as he has become a T20 specialist of late.