India, July 12 -- Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli have long been viewed as two of the most consistent modern-day cricketers; fierce competitors on the field, quietly respectful off it. As leaders of their respective sides during a golden era of batting in modern-day cricket, the two have often been compared for their skills and the ability to carry the weight of expectations. But Williamson, speaking to Sky Sports, reflected not just on their cricketing dynamic but also on their personal lives.

The former New Zealand skipper acknowledged Kohli's towering influence in world cricket across all formats, calling him the "greatest" in the past 15 years.

"Virat is probably the greatest all-format player we've seen in the last 15 years," said ...