Kane Williamson Hails NZ's Historic Test Whitewash Over India

New Zealand cricket star Kane Williamson has hailed his team's series whitewash against India as the country's 'greatest achievement,' drawing parallels to their World Test Championship victory. During the CEAT Cricket Ratings Awards in Mumbai, Williamson reflected on New Zealand's dramatic 0-3 Test series victory, which ended India's 12-year home dominance.

Feeling humiliated after a series loss to Sri Lanka, the Kiwis emerged as a formidable opponent in India, defeating them with standout performances from spinners Ajaz Patel and Mitchell Santner. Williamson, sidelined by injury during the series, acknowledged the challenge of playing abroad, particularly in a strong cricketing nation like India.

Despite opting out of a central contract, Williamson remains committed to international cricket, emphasizing the significance of Test matches. He expressed concerns about Test cricket's future in certain regions and questioned the potential impact of a two-tier system on lower-ranked teams seeking improvement.

(With inputs from agencies.)