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Former India batsman VVS Laxman has heaped reward on Kane Williamson’s ‘consistency’ after the New Zealand skipper scored his twenty fourth Test hundred within the second Test in opposition to Pakistan on Monday.
Williamson, main from the entrance, hit an unbeaten 112 on the second day on the Hagley Oval to place the Kiwis in a commanding place in opposition to Pakistan. Williamson has now scored a ton in each Test he has performed this summer time.
“Not at all surprised to see the consistency of Kane Williamson. Unbelievable work ethics and attention to detail while preparing for any match are the reasons behind his success. A true role model for any youngster to emulate,” stated Laxman on Twitter.
Not in any respect shocked to see the consistency of Kane Williamson. Unbelievable work ethics and a spotlight to element whereas making ready for any match are the explanations behind his success. A real position mannequin for any teenager to emulate. #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/TCoF3bAcyk— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 4, 2021
India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik additionally lauded Williamson’s good ton. “Zen from New Zealand does it again! Whatta player Kane Williamson!” wrote Karthik.
Zen from New Zealand does it once more! Whatta participant Kane Williamson!#NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/Sfot5xP8ZA— DK (@DineshKarthik) January 4, 2021
“Another century. Kane ‘Consistent’ Williamson is simply superb,” tweeted cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra.
Another century. Kane ‘Consistent’ Williamson is just very good 👏 🙇♂️ #NZvPak— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 4, 2021
New Zealand ended Day 2 at a commanding 286/3 in Christchurch. They now path Pakistan by simply 11 runs, with seven wickets in hand. Williamson and Henry Nicholls are within the center on 112 and 89 respectively. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Abbas and Faheem Ashraf picked up a wicket every.
The Williamson-Nicholls duo plunged distress on the guests by staying on the crease for 55 overs and stitching an unbeaten 125-run stand. Earlier, New Zealand had bundled out Pakistan for 297 within the first innings. Kyle Jamieson had scalped a fifer to dent the touring celebration’s batting line-up.
