Kane Williamson picks future 'fab five'

New Zealand star batter Kane Williamson has named five young cricketers who he believes could form the next ‘Fab Five’ in world cricket, including two rising Indian stars.

Currently part of the Karachi Kings squad for PSL 10, Williamson is in India at the moment for his commentary duties in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The 34-year-old, who is one of the current ‘Fab Four’ alongside Virat Kohli, Steve Smith and Joe Root, was asked during a visit in India to name four players who could carry forward the legacy. However, Williamson went one step further and named five players instead of four.

“The five players that come to mind would be Yashasvi Jaiswal (India), Shubman Gill (India), Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand), Harry Brook (England) and Cameron Green from Australia,” Williamson said during a conversation with an Indian news outlet.

Williamson also interacted with fans and answered a fun question when asked which shot he would take from another player. Instead of naming a cover drive, the New Zealand batter picked Virat Kohli’s flick shot.

“I think it would be Virat Kohli’s flick off his legs,” he replied.

During the same interaction, Williamson also spoke about his cricketing hero. He said that legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar was his idol growing up.

“My cricketing idol was a guy who played at the maidan (ground) we were just at, actually. Sachin Tendulkar, he is the legend. He’s still playing sometimes, I see,” he said.eather conditions. With the latest postponement, a new date for the National Games is yet to be announced.