Kane Williamson, a renowned figure in New Zealand cricket, has expressed his admiration for England’s Joe Root and his remarkable feats in Test cricket. Root, currently enjoying a stellar run of form during England’s home Test season, has been earning accolades from both supporters and fellow cricketers.
Joe Root’s red-ball excellence
The 33-year-old English cricketer has been in scintillating form, amassing three centuries and three half-centuries across five Tests against the West Indies and Sri Lanka. Root’s consistency with the bat has vaulted him to seventh place on the all-time Test run-scoring leaderboard, with an impressive total of 12,390 runs at an average of 50.77 from 156 matches.
Root’s sustained success over the years has solidified his reputation as one of the foremost Test cricketers in the modern era.
Kane Williamson’s praise for Root
During a media interaction in Greater Noida ahead of New Zealand’s solitary Test against Afghanistan, Williamson openly commended Root’s cricketing prowess.
“Joe Root has been exceptional for a significant amount of time. It’s incredible to even think about the milestones he could reach in the coming years. His performance has been phenomenal,” Williamson remarked, acknowledging Root’s consistency and potential to achieve even more.
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The influence of cricket’s Fab Four
Williamson also took a moment to recognize the other members of the elite ‘Fab Four’ in cricket—Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, himself, and Joe Root—who have collectively elevated the game.
“I’ve always admired his game. Not just his, but the other players’ as well. It’s remarkable how they have all advanced the sport in such a significant way,” Williamson added, underscoring the impact these four players have had on cricket.
Williamson’s own Test legacy
Though Williamson was full of praise for Root, he has carved out an impressive Test career himself. Accumulating 8,743 runs at an average of 54.98, with 32 centuries in 100 Tests, Williamson has cemented his place as one of the most accomplished Test batters of his generation. As both Root and Williamson continue to excel, their contributions to the sport continue to earn widespread respect and admiration.
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