Franklyn Rose

Franklyn Albert Rose, born on February 1, 1972, in Chalky Hill, Jamaica, embarked on his cricketing journey as a right-handed batsman and a formidable right-arm fast bowler. His international career with the West Indies national cricket team spanned from 1997 to 2000, during which he showcased his talent in both Test and One Day International (ODI) matches. Rose made a significant impact early in his Test career, achieving figures of 6 for 100 in his debut innings in March 1997 against India.

Throughout his career, Rose played for various domestic teams including Jamaica (1992–2003), Northamptonshire (1998), Gauteng (2001–2002), and Surrey (2003). A performance highlight was during a Test match in Durban where he recorded figures of 7 for 84. In 2000, he played a match-turning innings against Zimbabwe, scoring 69 and contributing to a record 148-run eighth-wicket partnership with Jimmy Adams, which led to him being named Man-of-the-Series. After retiring from international cricket, Rose continued to engage with the sport through community-based teams and coaching roles, including with Lashings Cricket Club and the Chicago Tornadoes in the USA’s Pro Cricket league.