Harsha Bhogle hails 'Tough' Kane Williamson after his impactful double ton against Pak

Harsha Bhogle came forward and lauded New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson after he scored a splendid double century in ongoing second Test match against Pakistan at Hagley Oval, Christchurch on Tuesday. This was Williamson's fourth double-century and it has put his team in a commanding position to win contest. 

'Self-effacing': Harsha Bhogle

Taking to micro-blogging site, 'Voice of Indian Cricket' went on to say that Kiwi skipper does t seek any attention as he is shy and likes to stay out of limelight by dressing 30-year-old as 'self-effacing' apart from being quiet and tough despite his current form and being top-ranked batsman in longest format of game. 

Last week, Tauranga cricketer h surpassed his batting counterparts  Virat Kohli and, Steve Smith to achieve 'Numero U' spot in ICC Test Rankings. Kane takes top spot with 890 rating points while his Indian counterpart Kohli is second with 879 points in his tally.

Meanwhile, Steven Smith on or hand was top-ranked batsman in red-ball cricket prior to four-match home Test series against India. However, with scores of 1, 1, 0 & 8 in four innings meant that elegant number three batsman dropped down to third spot with 877 points. It w remains to be seen wher 'Smudge' can rediscover his mojo in next two Test matches that will be played in Sydney and Brisbane respectively.

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New Zealand in driver's seat

After having won first Test comfortably last week, New Zealand are once again in driver's seat to win second and final Test match and take an unassailable 2-0 le in series. Skipper Kane Williamson led from front as he scored his fourth Test double century (238) and was ably supported by middle-order batsman Henry Nicholls (157) as duo ded 369 runs for fourth-wicket stand. Tail-ender batsman Daryl Mitchell chipped in with an unbeaten 102 as Kiwis declared ir innings at 659/6. 

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Pakistan in ir second innings are 8/1 after having lost opener Shan Masood early for a duck. visitors are trailing by a mammoth 354 runs at end of play on Day 3.

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