# Kane Williamson on Fab Four legacy

> Kane Williamson admits he never thought about being part of cricket's Fab Four with Kohli, Root and Smith.
- Title: Kane Williamson on Fab Four legacy · Indiatimes | Shortify
- Summary: Kane Williamson admits he never thought about being part of cricket's Fab Four with Kohli, Root and Smith.
- Keywords: kane williamson, virat kohli, joe root, steve smith, fab four, cricket, test batting, parallel careers, batters, india, Indiatimes
- Source: Indiatimes — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/i-never-thought-anything-about-it-kane-williamson-reflects-on-fab-four-tag-alongside-kohli-root-and-smith/articleshow/135712221.cms
- Author: Nitesh Dubey
- Published: 2026-11-10T13:41:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kane williamson, virat kohli, joe root, steve smith, fab four, cricket, test batting, parallel careers, batters, india, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Kane Williamson says he never consciously considered the 'Fab Four' label during his career with Kohli, Root and Smith.