Williamson overtakes Smith and Kohli to be top test batsman
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson enters the New Year as the top-ranked test batsman after leapfrogging Australia`s Steve Smith and India skipper Virat Kohli in the latest official rankings issued on Thursday.
Williamson, who returned from paternity leave this month, hit a match-winning century in the opening test against Pakistan to help New Zealand win by 101 runs at Mount Maunganui on Wednesday. Source: PTI