Kane Williamsona well-known face New Zealand cricket, expressed his admiration for England Joe Root and remarkable feats in Test cricket. Root, who is currently in excellent form during England’s home Test season, has been garnering praise from fans and fellow cricketers alike.
Joe Root’s red ball perfection
The 33-year-old English cricketer has been in scintillating form, scoring three centuries and three half-centuries in five Tests against the West Indies and Sri Lanka. Root’s consistency with the bat has seen him rise to seventh in the all-time Test run charts with 12,390 runs at an average of 50.77 from 156 matches.
Root’s continued success over the years has cemented his reputation as one of the foremost Test cricketers of the modern era.
Kane Williamson’s praise for Root
During a media interaction in Greater Noida ahead New Zealand’s solo test against AfghanistanWilliamson publicly praised Root’s cricketing prowess.
“Joe Root has been exceptional for quite some time. It’s incredible to think about the milestones he can reach in the coming years. His performance was phenomenal.” Williamson noted, acknowledging Root’s consistency and potential for more.
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The influence of cricket’s Fab Four
Williamson also took a moment to recognize the other members of cricket’s elite Fab Four – Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, himself and Joe Root together.
“I’ve always admired his game. Not only him, but also other players. It is remarkable that all of them have developed the sport in such a significant way.” Williamson added, highlighting the impact these four players have had on cricket.
Williamson’s own Test legacy
While Williamson is full of praise for Root, he has had an impressive Test career. With 8,743 runs at an average of 54.98, including 32 centuries in 100 Tests, Williamson cemented his place as one of the most successful Test batsmen of his generation. As both Root and Williamson continue to excel, their contributions to the sport continue to be widely respected and admired.
