New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has joined his Indian counterpart, Virat Kohli, at the second spot in the recently released ICC Test Rankings for batsmen. Williamson could not play the fourth game due to a shoulder niggle and it looks like he is yet to recover. Time difference affects viewership in the subcontinent and England – the two major cricket-viewing hotspots. The kiwi player praised the captain for his confidence and says that such type of captaincy is required for the team. Here are some of the players who said about Virat’s aggression. Check out IRDAI's Saral Pension Plan - Detai... Identify fake calls from bank toll free number and save your money - know h... Economic Survey 2021: Indian economy on V-shaped recovery path post unlock. Explained: Why has the Covid-19 protocols for travellers from UK been changed? Indian skipper Virat Kohli, batting Genius Steve Smith, England captain Joe Root and New Zealand maestro Kane Williamson form an illustrious quartet of willow wielders of the modern era. News Kane Williamson goes past Steven Smith, Virat Kohli; ends 2020 as world's No. The Indian Express is now on Telegram. Five lessons for future, Delhi University to reopen from February 1, Future-Reliance deal: Kishore Biyani says Amazon creating confusion, ‘playing dog in the manger’, Will your relationship will be successful? Unlike India, the Kiwis don’t play four of five-Test series. Steve Smith, on the other hand, has not crossed double digits in all four innings of the ongoing series against India. In the latest ICC rankings that were released on Thursday, Kane Williamson has dethroned Virat Kohli and Steve Smith as the No.1 ranked Test batsman. The series, which was the last in the ICC World Test Championship for New Zealand, was slated to be held in August but the coronavirus pandemic forced it to be postponed. In four Tests in New Zealand, Kohli has made 252 runs at 36.00, including a century. Explained: Can Kane Williamson catch Virat Kohli in hundred count? Airtel conducts live testing of 5G Network, internet speed will leave you s... FAUG vs PUBG 2021 - All you need to know about differences in game modes, l... ‘Lorenzo.ae’ - Bringing the future to you. Over the past three years from January 1, 2018, Williamson has scored seven centuries in 20 Tests and his average during this period is 67.89. Kohli has scored six centuries in Australia, two each in England and South Africa and one in New Zealand. When New Zealand finish the Hagley Oval Test against Pakistan, their series cycle would have ended with the fate of the Bangladesh tour uncertain. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson surpassed Steve Smith and Virat Kohli as the World No. | Photo Credit: AP Courtesy his match-winning 129 versus Pakistan in the first Test, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson became the No. Williamson is seriously chasing India captain Virat Kohli, who has 27 Test hundreds. In comparison, in 48 away Tests, Kohli has accounted for 14 hundreds and scored 3,760 runs at 44.23. Jan 29, 2021 Mike Hussey and Aakash Chopra make, and explain, their choices for various tricky situations Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli (© IANS) New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson heaped huge praises on Steve Smith and Virat Kohli after becoming ICC No 1 Test Batsman on Thursday. New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson celebrates on reaching his century during play on day two of the first cricket test between Pakistan and New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, Dec. 27, 2020. Kohli, on the other hand, has 27 centuries in 87 Tests. Pujara currently finds him at No.6 while Rahane rose to the No.8 place. He is yet to reach three figures in South Africa. Williamson is seriously chasing India captain Virat Kohli, who has 27 Test hundreds. But New Zealand don’t play Test cricket as frequently as India. Williamson has 32 half-centuries compared to Kohli’s 23. Greater Noida land case: No relief to accused, says Allahabad High Court. Among the bowlers, Pat Cummins remains at No.1 but Ravichandran Ashwin had moved up to the seventh spot following a brilliant show in both Adelaide and Melbourne. Kane Williamson became the No. New Zealand have won five consecutive Tests at home in 2020, starting with clean sweeps against India and the West Indies as well as the win against Pakistan in Kane Williamson’s hometown. 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The 30-year-old left the New Zealand on paternity leave to be present for the birth of his first child after a successful stint at home against a touring West Indies side, during which he scored a Test-career best 251. 1 Test batsman in the latest released ICC rankings. The leading pack also includes Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner. In a first, UAE to offer citizenship to select foreigners-check details. The ongoing series against Pakistan is New Zealand’s last during the current World Test Championship cycle which ends on March 31. CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has overtaken Australia's Steve Smith and India captain Virat Kohli to be the number one Test batsman in the world in the latest ICC rankings released on Thursday. Their Test batting averages are pretty similar – touching 53 for Williamson and 53.41 for the India captain. Williamson has opened up a 11-point lead against Virat Kohli while Steve Smith is just two points behind Kohli. Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes finished the year as the No. During the ongoing Test against Pakistan, New Zealand radio commentators were discussing New Zealand Cricket’s apparent reluctance to host many Test matches due to financial reasons. Williamson finished 2020 as the top-ranked Test batsman while Virat Kohli retained the 2nd spot despite missing the Boxing Day Test due to paternity leave. Team Abu Dhabi vs Qalandars T10 Dream 11 Prediction: Best picks for TAD vs... After 87 consecutive years, no Ranji Trophy to be held in 2021, THIS tourna... 'India-England is one of the premier series around the world, will be... Visva Bharati Recruitment 2021: Bumper vacancies for teaching positions, ap... Haryana schools for classes 6 to 8 to reopen from THIS date, check guidelin... NEET 2021 exam date, notification release date, possible reasons for delay... SSC MTS 2020 Exam: Notification for recruitment to be released on February... 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The New Zealand skipper now has 24 Test hundreds in 83 matches. Kane Williamson is now the No.1 ranked Test batsman in the world, dethroning Steve Smith and Virat Kohli as New Zealand end 2020 on a high. "Yeah, those two players are the best. Spread the love When Indian captain Virat Kohli takes the field for the 3rd T20I vs New Zealand in Hamilton, he would be eyeing a couple of major records in the shortest format. With New Zealand winning against Pakistan at the Bay Oval and India getting the better of Australia in Melbourne, the race for the final in the ICC World Test Championship in June 2021 has gotten tense. 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