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'Babar Azam is certainly a...' - Kane Williamson's big remarks on 'Fab Four' debate ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
@Source: sports.info
Former New Zealand skipper and one of the modern-day batting greats, Kane Williamson finally came up with his version in the ongoing "Fab Four" or "Fab Five" debate in world cricket. The veteran batter was recently in action against South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan. Advertisment After scoring a match-winning century for New Zealand and winning the "Player of the Match" award, Kane Williamson was also asked about his opinion on the debate around the question of "Whether Babar Azam is in Fab Four, Fab Five or not". “He is a world-class batter who consistently delivers” – Kane Williamson Kane Williamson came up with some praising remarks for the former Pakistan skipper and the star batter, Babar Azam. The New Zealander feels that the Pakistan star is certainly one of the top four or five batters in the world cricket at the moment. “Babar Azam is certainly a part of the "Fab Four" or "Fab Five," which consists of some of the finest players in the game. He is a world-class batter who consistently delivers for his team,” said Williamson in the post-match press conference. Notably, Babar Azam has not been in an expected run of form in the limited-overs format for the last couple of months. He scored his last century in international cricket almost two years ago in May 2023. Speaking of the action of the second Tri-Nation Series ODI between New Zealand and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, the Blackcaps won the toss and asked the SA to bat first. Batting first, the Proteas posted a good total of 304 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the allotted 50 overs courtesy of opener Matthew Breetzke"s amazing 150-run knock off 148 balls, with 11 fours and five sixes. However, the Kiwis comfortably chased down the target in 48.4 overs, scoring 308 runs for the loss of 4 wickets and won the game by a decent margin of 6 wickets. Former skipper and veteran batter Kane Williamson"s unbeaten century played a decisive role in New Zealand"s win. He scored 133 runs off just 113 balls, with 13 fours and two sixes.
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