New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra on Sunday showered praise on Kane Williamson and said that batting alongside the 33-year-old is ‘very special’.
While speaking after the end of day one of the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa, Ravindra said that sharing the pitch with his “idol” Williamson is a “pinch-me” moment for him.
Talking about Williamson’s century, the 24-year-old said that it’s “unbelievable” that the right-handed batter still smashing a ton.
“Playing alongside Kane is always very special. Sharing the crease with someone I idolise so much, life has come full circle for me.
It’s a real ‘pinch-me’ moment. Seeing him go about his business as usual, with his calmness and timing, and the positions he gets himself into, it was pure batting bliss. As a lover of New Zealand cricket, seeing him still score Test hundreds is unbelievable,” Ravindra said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
Kane was doing well at the other end, so being able to lean on him in the partnership was great,” he added.
As the day progressed at Bay Oval, the batting conditions became more suitable but South Africa continued to create openings. Rachin edged the ball and saw the Proteas bowler Duanne Olivier getting both his hands to the ball but couldn’t get a hold of it.
Both batters went unbeaten at the end of the day putting New Zealand in complete control. (ANI)