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[Seniorplayer]

2 seasons ago I would have laughed myself to death if someone told me this. He has played very well and like everyone has said he will need to prove this in other countries and for an extended period. Well done to him and England. Very well deserved.

As a Kiwi it angers me that NZ hardly plays any test cricket. I really do believe that Kane Williamson is among the best in the world, but he doesn't get the opportunity to play enough.

NZ should have been given more test matches in England in 2015 also
World cricket needs NZ to play more test matches due to the way they play having watched them in NZ  and England over many years they Always play with the right attitude and are currently playing exciting cricket led by an inspirational captain.

[Buzz]

@potzy248 - Kane Williamson is the best true number 3 in world cricket at the moment. He is going to be an immense player - and yes, especially while you have such a good test team NZ need to play more games.

[icewolf]

He's had a good ashes series


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[tejasapatel]

Well deserved, he has been amazing. During past six months Root and Smith have risen above Kohlis and Sharmas.

[chrisbd]

I think the future is Root, Smith, Williamson and Kohli. They all have their individual strengths, but surely hard to disagree that Root is at the top right now, purely in test matches? He'll have a tougher time in the UAE against Pakistan, but I wouldn't be surprised if he rose to that challenge just like every other...

[Seniorplayer]

I think the future is Root, Smith, Williamson and Kohli. They all have their individual strengths, but surely hard to disagree that Root is at the top right now, purely in test matches? He'll have a tougher time in the UAE against Pakistan, but I wouldn't be surprised if he rose to that challenge just like every other...

Would agree with Root and Williamson but kohil like smith struggled to score runs  last time he played in the UK.
To be the best you have to score runs all around the world.and yes root will need to show he can score runs in the UAE.

[Number4]

Would agree with Root and Williamson but kohil like smith struggled to score runs  last time he played in the UK.
To be the best you have to score runs all around the world.and yes root will need to show he can score runs in the UAE.

Joe hadn't scored runs in Australia yet... Or in NZ for that matter. Smith has score a 100 and a double 100 in the UK. He wasn't the best batsman this series but he certainly wasn't the worst.

[northernboy1987]

I prefer watching Root bat above the others i feel he's a good mix, busy and aggressive at the crease like Kohli and Smith but with a solid technique like Williamson, perfect batsman in my eyes (if current form continues!), hard to see a weakness at the moment, UAE will be a big test of his game though, as will next time in Australia, be good to see how he copes with the fast pitches now he seems to know his game better.

[joeljonno]

Joe hadn't scored runs in Australia yet... Or in NZ for that matter. Smith has score a 100 and a double 100 in the UK. He wasn't the best batsman this series but he certainly wasn't the worst.

Root was very new to international cricket when he went to NZ.  I think he'll do better next time.

The Aussies always go at the best player and I think he'll be their number one target in the next series over there.  Will be interesting to see how he copes.

Catching and chances are always interesting as it could always change the statistics a lot if they had been taken.  Steve Smith was dropped on 50 when he got 200 and would be averaging about 30 instead of 45 in this series.  Root was dropped on 0 when he got his 100. If Haddin had caught that it could have been the difference between winning and losing the Ashes.

[potzy248]

Confidence is a huge thing in cricket. Root seems to have it coming out his ears at the moment. I think he will go much better in Aus/NZ next time he travels down here.

[Seniorplayer]

Joe hadn't scored runs in Australia yet... Or in NZ for that matter. Smith has score a 100 and a double 100 in the UK. He wasn't the best batsman this series but he certainly wasn't the worst.

Okay smith scored his runs batting first on that lords pitch should have said hes poor against the  ball that moves late.

[Kieron_BT]

The day after the Ashes finished and he became ranked number 1 in the world, Root was back at his home club the following day taking out the drink for his Brother Billy as repayment for him being 12th man for England. What a legend.

[ppccopener]

The day after the Ashes finished and he became ranked number 1 in the world, Root was back at his home club the following day taking out the drink for his Brother Billy as repayment for him being 12th man for England. What a legend.

brilliant.
great to see the England players getting with the fans at Trent Bridge too. We def had a 12th man with the support from the crowd, Lords apart( I love it there but most of my mates dislike the place), Edgbaston and Trent Bridge made a big difference.
We get it when we go to Australia,ggod to see us giving it back when the Aussies are over here

[Alvaro]

I think the future is Root, Smith, Williamson and Kohli. They all have their individual strengths, but surely hard to disagree that Root is at the top right now, purely in test matches? He'll have a tougher time in the UAE against Pakistan, but I wouldn't be surprised if he rose to that challenge just like every other...

Williamson is the best in all conditions.

Overall though, it's great these new players are emerging.

[Number4]

Okay smith scored his runs batting first on that lords pitch should have said hes poor against the  ball that moves late.

Well if you look at both of their overall batting stats you will find they are almost identical with Smith pipping Root at the post with approx 200 more runs, facing approx 150 more balls, scoring 2 more 100's from 32 tests ( 31 for Root ).

So really they are much closer than people think. Yes Root is more technically correct but technique isn't everything. Some of the best batsmen from times gone by weren't technically correct.