Have at all times considered being in elite firm, says Kane Williamson after landmark achievement

New Zealand vs England: Kane Williamson turned the main top-scorer within the historical past of NZ’s Test cricket together with his century within the 2nd Test match vs England.

Wellington,UPDATED: Feb 27, 2023 23:17 IST

Kane Williamson hits a shot in opposition to England. (AP Photo)

By India Today Sports Desk: Kane Williamson turned New Zealand’s main run-scorer in Test cricket and continued to marshal his group’s resistance Monday, Day 4 of the second match in opposition to England. Williamson surpassed his former teammate Ross Taylor as one of the best ever in NZ cricket in a do-or-die battle for the group.

Williamson’s century helped New Zealand get to 483 runs within the second innings of the sport after being adopted on by captain Ben Stokes. NZ, set a goal of 258 runs within the second Test match after getting bundled out for 209 runs within the first innings.

Speaking after the tip of day’s play, Williason mirrored on his journey and stated that he had at all times dreamt to be in elite firm.

“You know it’s not something I’ve sort of thought a whole lot about, but you know, it is an honour,” Williamson stated after Day 4.

“You know, I looked at that list and admired all of those players, you know, over the years, whether that’s watching from a far growing up or playing alongside a number of them as well. So yeah, like I say, it’s not a focus point but, yeah, special to, to be amongst that company,” Williamson spoke about his feat.

Williamson nudged a ball down the leg aspect into the fingers of the England keeper, changing into the maiden sufferer of Harry Brook, who has been making a reputation for himself in batting circles of the world. The batter stated that it was irritating, however that’s simply cricket and he needed to settle for the destiny.

“No, I didn’t. Yeah, it’s one of those things, isn’t it? Cricket! Frustrating, obviously, but you know, having said that, so many contributions throughout, so many partnerships, to get to that stage clearly would have been nice to get a few more. But we have the ball in hand now and opportunity tomorrow. So an exciting day ahead,” Williamson stated after the tip of day’s play.

NZ nonetheless have 210 runs to defend from the ultimate day of the sport. England have 9 wickets in hand and have scored 48 runs in 11 overs.

Edited By:

Kingshuk Kusari

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Feb 27, 2023