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The rich story of Cricket has been made up of extraordinary batsmen who dominate the art of scoring the conditions, formats and times. Of the classic elegance of Sunil Gavaskar and the fierce dominion of Sir Vivian Richardsto the unmatched consistency of Ricky ponting and the resistance of Rahul DravidEach generation has produced a few that stand out between formats.
The evolution of giants of all format: from icons to Fab Four
However, it was not until the 21st century that the concept of a “large format” was really formed, as the game was diversified in tests, hatred and T20IS. With the increase in limited abandonment cricket and the arrival of franchise leagues, adaptation through the formats became a true test of temperament, technique and time. While several players were successful in one or two ways, only a few managed to excel in the three simultaneously.
The tastes of Jacques Kallis, Kumar Sangakkara, AB of Villiers and Ms woman Appeared as Torchbearers of this Cricket excellence. But then a single quartet came, Shot kohliKane Williamson, Steve Smith and Root JoeNot only did it prosper between formats, it maintained elite performance for more than a decade. They called the “Fab Four”, redefined the modern battle standards, which represent different styles, conditions and challenges, but united by a shot: unmatched dominion in all formats.
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Kane Williamson crowns the biggest cricketter of all the format of this era
During the third test at Lord’s, Williamson did not retain himself as he expressed admiration for Kohli. Calling it as “largest player in all format” in the last 15 years, Williamson praised Kohli’s ability to act under the weight of expectations in a country-obsessed country.
Williamson said that Kohli not only directed India through triumphs of historical tests, including a victory in the series in Australia, but also remained dominating in hatred and T20is throughout his career. Williamson emphasized his long -term bond, emphasizing how they both grown together and off the field, including recent moments along with their children in London.
Despite the fierce field battles, Williamson clarified that there was never a real personal rivalry, only the mutual research of excellence. He appreciated how Kohli adapted to changing formats while inspiring a generation through his discipline, intensity and leadership. It was a tribute from the heart of one modern to another, a reflection of the deep respect for cultivated years of shared trips of cricketing.
“And obviously, you know, you know, probably the biggest player we have seen for the last 15 years, you know, and has his own challenges, not? And an absolute country obsessed with the cricket, and he has been at the top and he has played the game. Look, there are great relationships and friendships in all the slightly different ways. A team that you want to compete in team and do all this kind of thing.” Said Williamson.
“Probably the largest player we have seen over the past 15 years” 🙌
Kane Williamson 🤝 Kohli Virated pic.twitter.com/9Cyx5inmvt
– Sky Sports Cricket (@skyCricket) July 12, 2025
