‘Simple values’ and ‘consistency’ behind New Zealand’s success in Tests: Skipper Kane Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was a delighted captain before the start of his side’s second Test match against Pakistan as the Kiwis have a chance to not just become the No 1 Test team in the world if they win, but also move up in the World Test Championship (WTC) Points table.

Williamson, who has been part of the Test side since 2010, has been the most important cog in the wheel of New Zealand cricket across formats since. After taking over the captaincy from Brendon McCullum in 2015, Williamson has left his mark over the side, how they plan and conduct themselves on the field. Now, he has the opportunity to become the first-ever captain in NZ’s cricket history to take the side to No 1 in the history of Test cricket.

Crediting, team’s simple values and consistency in core group of players, on the eve of the Christchurch Test, Williamson said, “Every game you play, every test you play, any opportunity to win a Test you want to take, but to get into those…

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