Kane Williamson is quite a business when he takes the lead, but playing alongside one of New Zealand’s all-time greats is still a lot of fun, goalkeeper BJ Watling said after the hosts took control on the second day of the first. test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Williamson completed his twenty-third century of testing at Mount Maunganui, showing why he is considered one of the best hitters of his day alongside Virat Kohli of India, Australian Steve Smith and Joe Root of England.
“He just became a father, and it was a special ticket for Boxing Day. It just set us up for a great total, ”Watling said after the hosts recorded 431 in their opening innings and cut Pakistan to 30-1 in the opening match of the series.
Williamson reached 12 limits and six in his 129 before Watling (73) added 66 runs for seventh with Kyle Jamieson to stretch his count.
“You can see some of his shots, and it’s pure class,” Watling said of his captain.
“Twenty-three centuries is quite special, and you will hate me for saying it, but it is among New Zealand’s greats, right?
“You don’t talk much when you hit him, but playing him is obviously a lot of fun.”
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