The Border-Gavaskar series between India and Australia will begin on November 22, with the first Test at Perth. Smith and Virat are among the 'Fab Four' batters of the modern era, alongside England's Joe Root and New Zealand's Kane Williamson.
The Black Caps won the inaugural edition of the championship in 2021, which was their second senior men's ICC title. And New Zealand's hunger for another WTC win stays strong, as shown by their enthusiasm for the upcoming games.
New Zealand's seasoned batter, Kane Williamson, lavished praise on England's Joe Root, who continues to set new benchmarks with his dazzling performances.
New Zealand player Kane Williamson is looking to familiarise himself with the Asian conditions once again as the Kiwis stand on the verge of playing six Tests on India's and Sri Lanka's soil over the next two months.
SA 20 outfit Durban's Super Giants landed the signature of New Zealand's stalwart batter Kane Williamson and England all-rounder Chris Woakes ahead of the new season.
In recent times, Kane Williamson, pacers Lockie Ferguson and Adam Milne made themselves unavailable for the latest batch of central contracts, though Williamson was given a casual playing agreement to don the Kiwi colours whenever needed keeping in mind his seniority and standing within the