As the cricketing world watches, the legendary Fab Four—Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root—continue to showcase their skills in ongoing Test matches. Their performances are under scrutiny as they navigate the twilight of their careers, with significant implications for their teams and the sport.
In recent articles, various journalists have highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the Fab Four. Mark Ramprakash in The Guardian noted that while England's Ben Stokes criticized the team's lack of ruthlessness, Smith's century against India showcased his enduring talent despite struggles. Geoff Lemon pointed out Kohli's recent form issues, emphasizing the pressure on him as India seeks to regain momentum. Meanwhile, Ali Martin highlighted Root's resurgence, suggesting he is now the most consistent performer among the four. Each player's performance is pivotal as they navigate the challenges of their careers, with implications for their respective teams' futures.
The ongoing Test series between Australia and India, along with England's matches against New Zealand, has highlighted the performances of cricket's Fab Four. Each player has faced challenges, with their teams relying on their experience and skill as they approach the latter stages of their careers.
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New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It comprises two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands, covering a total area of 268,021 square kilometres.
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India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world.
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Australia, officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands.
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England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest of England and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. England is separated from continental Europe by
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Joseph Edward Root MBE is an English international cricketer who is the current captain of England in Test cricket. He also represents Yorkshire domestically.
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Harry Cherrington Brook is an English first-class cricketer who plays for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Primarily a right-handed batsman, he also bowls right-arm medium pace.
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Kane Stuart Williamson is a New Zealand international cricketer who is currently the captain of the New Zealand national team in all formats. He is a right-handed batsman and an occasional off spin bowler.
Williamson made his first-class cricket debut in
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The Basin Reserve is a cricket ground in Wellington, New Zealand. It has been used for Test matches, and is the main home ground for the Wellington Firebirds first-class team.
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Daryl Mitchell may refer to:
Daryl Mitchell (actor) (born 1965), American actor
Daryl Mitchell (English cricketer) (born 1983), English cricketer who played for Worcestershire
Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer) (born 1991), New Zealand international.
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Gabba may refer to:
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