'True role model': VVS Laxman lauds Kane Williamson's 'consistency' after ton against Pak

Former Indian Test specialist VVS Laxman came forward to laud Kane Williamson after he scored an outstanding century against New Zealand on Day 2 of second Test match against Pakistan at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. New Zealand skipper who h surpassed his batting counterparts Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to be top-ranked batsman in game's longest format showcased yet ar remarkable performance to justify why he is at summit of ICC Test Rankings for batsmen. 

'Unbelievable work ethics': VVS Laxman

Taking to micro-blogging site, Laxman wrote that he is t at all surprised to see consistency of elegant Kiwi number three batsman and n went on to say that 30-year old's unbelievable work ethics and attention to detail while preparing for any match are reasons behind his success. former Indian middle-order batsman concluded by saying that Tauranga cricketer is a true role model for any youngster to emulate.

Laxman kws Williamson very well as both are a part of IPL team Hyderab. While Kane is one of star players of franchise, veteran batsman serves as batting coach and mentor of 'Orange Army'. Both of m were a part of Hyderab's historic IPL title triumph under David Warner in 2016 edition and a couple of years later i.e. in 2018 season, Williamson h led team to ir second final where y finished as second-best side after going down to MS Dhoni's Chennai in a lop-sided contest.

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Williamson's ton puts NZ on top

Pakistan were bundled out for 297 in ir first innings on Day 1. When play resumed on Day 2, Tom Latham and, Tom Blundell ded a 52-run opening stand before both openers were dismissed and when veteran Ross Taylor departed for 12, hosts were reeling at 71/3 and that is when Williamson led his team from front as he went after Pakistani bowlers once he settled down. 

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He got good support from middle-order batsman Henry Nicholls as duo took bowlers to cleaners. Black Caps skipper registered his 23rd Test century as New Zealand w seem to be in a commanding position. He has so far ded 215 runs for third wicket stand with Nicholls (89*) as hosts are 286/3 at stumps on Day 2.

consistent number three batsman is still going strong at 112. At same time, Williamson, who h scored a match-winning ton in previous Test would be hoping to make a bigger impact this time around as Kiwis look to seal two-match series. 

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