The New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson finds Sachin Tendulkar to be his key inspirational figure while many people draw comparisons between the two players. The main area where Williamson has exceeded Tendulkar’s records involves becoming the fastest player to reach 7000 ODI runs after Tendulkar. The captaincy style of Williamson earned him praise from Tendulkar who named him as one of his heroes during his childhood. Upon asking the same question regarding his childhood idol, the former Kiwi captain’s answer remained same.
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Williamson’s Admiration for Tendulkar
Williamson has frequently expressed his admiration for Sachin Tendulkar by declaring him as his childhood hero while the Indian team received his approval during his early years as a cricket fan. Williamson described the unbelievable experience of sharing the field with Tendulkar during his first Test appearance.
Surpassing Tendulkar in ODI Runs
Williamson demanded the top spot from Tendulkar by scoring 7000 runs in ODIs at a quicker pace when compared to the former record holder. His achievement happened in 159 innings which surpassed the 189 innings Tendulkar needed.
Tendulkar’s Praise for Williamson
Through his words Williamson received praise from Tendulkar about his special captaincy qualities which included exceptional strategic thinking alongside being composed in challenging moments. He even selected Williamson as the captain of his World Cup XI.
Shared History
During the 2008 U-19 World Cup, both Williamson and New Zealand cricket player Tim Southee kicked off their careers and Tendulkar acknowledged their joint milestone, reaching 100 Test matches.
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