ICC World Cup 2019 | Kane Williamson a world-class performer in all formats of the game, says Aaron Finch

ICC World Cup 2019 | Kane Williamson a world-class performer in all formats of the game, says Aaron Finch

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Ahead of their crucial clash at Lord's on Saturday, Aussie skipper Aaron Finch has showered praise on fellow compatriot & Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson, describing him as a player who does not have many weaknesses. Finch also spoke about the possibility of Australia fielding two spinners.

With 414 runs in 5 innings at an absurd average of 138, Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson has so far tormented the bowlers in this World Cup. Williamson is yet to be dismissed under 40 in this World Cup, and Aussie Skipper Aaron Finch was quick to admit that Williamson holds the key for New Zealand.  

"Kane Williamson is a pretty good example of someone whose numbers are pretty good against anyone who bowls. He’s been on fire. He’s a world-class performer in all formats of the game. He’s as good as anyone in the world and with Kane you have to be really disciplined with your line and length," said Finch, as quoted by news18. 

Finch also said that the Aussie bowlers were looking for potential weaknesses to exploit Williamson, but haven't come up with anything so far. "He’s so damaging if you bowl wide, and he’s so good off his pads that your length has to be really, really disciplined. You have to try and dry him up. It’s like all great players they don’t have a huge amount of weaknesses, and on pitches that don’t bounce a huge amount, it’s tougher to get that nick. So you just have to be patient and disciplined" said Finch.

When questioned about the form of Pat Cummins, Finch was quick to come to his defence as he insisted that Cummins continues to remain an integral part of the bowling attack. "With the ball, I think he’s been excellent. There’s nothing to suggest otherwise. Yes, he hasn’t got the wickets in the last two games, but he’s still been a huge part of our side. He’s someone who’s so reliable that you go to when you either need a wicket or you need some control in a game. He provides so much for the side" Finch said of Cummins.

One department where Australia have struggled has been spin bowling, with leggie Adam Zampa not quite living upto expectations. Zampa has found himself in and out of the side, and in the last match against England, Australia drafted in Nathan Lyon into the side. When asked about Australia's thought process when it comes to the spinners, Finch said "They're both neck and neck," said Finch. "The way Nathan bowled the other day is probably more of a defensive option, a bit more control,". 

Finch also said that Lyon had a distinct advantage against England due to the sheer number of left-handers in the side, and that leg-spin in general is a pretty hard craft. "For Zamps, the numbers were against him (for) England, Nathan had a distinctive advantage. "That's just the way we're looking at it. There's nothing more or nothing less to it. There is no science. Just looking a bit deeper into tournaments." Finch concluded. 

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