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Title: Kane Williamson
Post by: Marc28 on November 15, 2015, 05:18:45 PM
Watching highlights now on sky from aus v nz day 3
And how good does Kane Williamson look
If roots and smith are top of the tree he seriously can't be far away
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: StillNotOut on November 15, 2015, 05:21:37 PM
He's had a fantastic year. I reckon he is underrated
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 15, 2015, 05:30:06 PM
I think hes ranked 5th in the world.
Apparently behind De Villiers, Smifffy,  Rooooot & Amla.

Not entirely sure how the calculate it but the rabkings are here
http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/28970884 (http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/28970884)
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: 19reading87 on November 15, 2015, 05:30:18 PM
2nd to only De Villiers in world cricket for me! Very very classy player
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: ScottParko on November 15, 2015, 05:33:15 PM
I don't know how the points work but in fairness 28 points between 1st and 5th doesn't seem much! That top 5 looks fair enough to me, and if you had it in any order I don't think we could really complain.
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on November 15, 2015, 05:35:09 PM
Williamson is by far the best test batsmen. Just look how chanceless, how classy and simply how he scores runs playing the right shots and keeping it on the carpet whilst at it.

Ab and co are rated the same but they aren't quite in the test class with him. Warner for example scored more runs but it wasn't as classy and he was taking far more risks with his shots
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: Lwesty143 on November 15, 2015, 05:43:22 PM
Williamson is by far the best test batsmen. Just look how chanceless, how classy and simply how he scores runs playing the right shots and keeping it on the carpet whilst at it.


Agreed doesn't look like getting out at the moment in amazing form!
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: Seniorplayer on November 15, 2015, 07:01:17 PM
Kane Williamson can score runs on any surface would be number one if the Kiwis played more test matches
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: csnew on November 15, 2015, 07:07:16 PM
Williamson would be top for me, Runs everywhere including the subcontinent.

would rank them: Williamson, AbD, smith, root and amla.

Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: cricketbadger on November 15, 2015, 07:22:01 PM
Best batsmen in the world right now and for the last 12 months. Scores runs in all formats as well, oh, and he's a Yorkie :)
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: Marc28 on November 15, 2015, 07:27:44 PM
I'm glad I started this as he just looks so classy
Good soft hands for defenceive play and yet can really get through the ball when required
Also scores 360 around the wicket.
And good to see Ross Taylor in the runs too
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: potzy248 on November 15, 2015, 08:10:11 PM
I think Alan Border's words from last week have probably convinced a few more people now.

His Mum works in accounts here at school, I always try and strike up a conversation about him but she gets embarrassed. How do I ask his Mum for one of his bats without sounding like a knob?
Title: Re: Kane Williamson
Post by: kennym66 on November 15, 2015, 09:31:46 PM
Best batsmen in the world right now and for the last 12 months. Scores runs in all formats as well, oh, and he's a Yorkie :)

18 months ago I watched him score 90 odd in a Yorkshire CC warm up game for the 2014 T20 season at York. He was good that night but he has certainly surpassed all expectations to become a world class player