Kane Williamson Is The Nicest Guy On The Field And It's Truly A Shame He Could Not Win The World Cup
We all feel for him.
Even as England celebrated winning the World Cup, a solitary figure wearing the Black Cap jersey looked on. He had a wry smile on his face, and if you did not know better, one would not think his country had just been beaten in the final. That man was Kane Williamson.
Williamson did not accuse the system after losing on a technical rule, he did not abuse or lose his temper. He collected his runners-up medal with a smile and also seemed genuinely surprised at being named Man of the Tournament. He thanked his players, congratulated the English team and was on his way to the sidelines. The sight of him looking at the World Cup trophy said so much - he deserved it, he should have won it.
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More than people happy that England won, there are those who are sad New Zealand lost. The nice guys of cricket are loved by all and Kane Williamson is perhaps the nicest of them all. Mind you, that does not mean he lacks aggression, but he channels it in a calm manner. One of the best players across formats in the world today, he is ice cool when going about his job - be it setting a field or building an innings.
There was no doubt people wanted him to win the Cup and Twitter is proof of it:
Never Sledges Opposition, Never Shouts at own players, Never fights with Umpires, Never gives up. The most respected captain of #CWC19
¡ª #Jaggu Duffer (@jagdishkkumar) July 15, 2019
Really feeling Sad for Kane Williamson?#ENGvNZ #CWC19Final pic.twitter.com/R9O7SQJPQa
Some heroes don't need a trophy to be called champions! ?
¡ª ?? JEEVESH MISHRA ?? (@JEEVESH1097) July 15, 2019
Kane Williamson Leo Messi #NZvENG https://t.co/vSqB3FsDa8
The term sportsman's spirit should have a new definition: Kane Williamson. Make it happen, @OxfordWords @MerriamWebster
¡ª Hafsa Adil (@hafsa_adil) July 15, 2019
We often wonder why there can't be two winners in sports sometimes?
¡ª Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) July 15, 2019
Kane Williamson & New Zealand team were nothing less than champions yesterday.
Played with dignity, class & all heart only to be robbed by luck!
Be Proud Warriors you won hearts of billion!#CWC19Final #ICCRules pic.twitter.com/6e6MSesLXJ
Congrats & Well Done Mr Williamson. You are greatest exponent of World cricket. You won million hearts & more to come. Just matter of luck.
¡ª Bvu Prasad (@RocksBvu) July 15, 2019
Yesterday's game wasn't decided on which team hit the most boundaries. In fact they asked Jofra Archer who the winning captain should be and that is when Kane Williamson realised the dream is over. pic.twitter.com/kUKYFvL6lS
¡ª absy (@absycric) July 15, 2019
#CWCFinal @englandcricket won the cup, @BLACKCAPS won the hearts ?? hats off #Williamson ??
¡ª Siyas Ak (@SiyasAk) July 15, 2019
In an age when cricketers are not afraid to be brash or outright rude, Williamson is the calm that is needed to maintain the balance. Never one to lose it on the field, Williamson has matured beyond his years to be one of the most loved and respected players in the world today. A gifted batsman, brilliant captain and honest sportsperson, he practices what he preaches and that's why we all love him. We really wish you had won the Cup, nobody deserved it more than you.
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In 2015 he experienced a World Cup final loss as a player, now he knows how it feels to lead the side that finishes second best. He turns 29 in less than a month and has a good 6-8 years in the game left. Do not be surprised if he goes the distance 4 years later. Nice guys don't always finish last, and this nice guy certainly does not deserve to.
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May your willow and your smile keep us entertained in the coming years. Williamson is one of a kind, a cricketer from the good old days who just ended up in the wrong era. We have heard of players ahead of their times, this man came from the age of grace to our time and boy are we lucky to have him. Whether or not he wins the World Cup or not in the future, Williamson's place in cricketing history is guaranteed. The nice guy who can hurt you without making you bleed.
