Kane Williamson on Fab Four legacy

Kane Williamson reflects on Fab Four tag

Kane Williamson admits he never thought about being part of cricket's Fab Four with Kohli, Root and Smith.

“I never thought anything about it, as in you'd hear it often because it would get sort of put in front of you”

Fab Four's defining era

Four batters, four different countries and one defining era of cricket.

Williamson's perspective on Fab Four

Williamson says he never consciously paid attention to the tag during their playing careers.

Competing against each other

Williamson believes the most memorable aspect was competing against each other for so long.

Shared experiences

He played with Root at Yorkshire, and with Kohli and Smith from Under-19s.

Different approaches to cricket

Williamson says each batter has a unique way of approaching the game.

Time spent with each player

He spent more time with Kohli and Root than Smith.

Admiration for all three

Williamson admires how each player approaches the game.

Parallel careers

The Fab Four shared parallel careers across different countries.

Unique relationship

Williamson considers their parallel journeys and competition unique.

Fab Four's impact

The quartet dominated Test batting conversations for several years.

Individual achievements

Each established themselves as leading run-scorers and match-winners.

Williamson's view on comparisons

Williamson says comparisons between the four were frequent but not significant.

Why the Fab Four matters

Their parallel careers and competition created a unique cricket legacy.