Kane Williamson Reflects on 'Fab Four' Tag and Parallel Careers with Kohli, Root, Smith
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson reflected on the 'Fab Four' tag, which grouped him with Virat Kohli, Joe Root, and Steve Smith as leading Test batters of their generation. Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Williamson said he did not focus on the label during his career but now finds the parallel paths and long-term competition among the four players a unique experience. He highlighted their different approaches and the shared respect developed over years of playing against each other.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thetribune broke this story on 10 Nov, 01:53 pm. Other outlets followed.