WELLINGTON, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Kane Williamson is going to be in business when he takes the crease but playing alongside one of New Zealand’s top players is still a real sport, said goalkeeper BJ Watling. after the guests took control on the second day of the first test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Williamson completed his 23rd century trial at Mount Maunganui, showing why he is considered one of the leading fighters of the era alongside Virat Kohli of India, Steve Smith of Australia and Joe Root of England.
“He’s just been a dad, and he was a special host for Boxing Day. It’s just set us up for a huge sum, ”Watling said after posting 431 guests in their first innings and reducing Pakistan to 30-1 in the opener of the series.
Williamson hit 12 boundaries and six in his 129 before Watling (73) scored 66 runs for the seventh wicket with Kyle Jamieson to stretch their platform.
“You can look at some of his paintings, and it’s very clean,” Watling said of his captain.
“Twenty-three centuries is very special, and he hates me for saying it, but he’s right there among the great people of New Zealand, isn’t he?
“There’s not a lot of chatter when you’re fighting it but it’s clear that playing with it is fun. ”(Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; Editing by Peter Rutherford)