In international cricket we can say about two best batsman Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson have good bond not only in on-field rivalry but also in their real life too. Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand keeps his counterpart of India in high regard and think himself fortunate having known Virat Kohli since an early age. These both cricketers are having facing each other from their under-19 days. "Yes, we are fortunate to play against each other. It has been great to meet at a young age and follow his progress as well as his journey," Kane Williamson gave a speech on Star Sports show Cricket Connected.   

When the presenter of TV Jatin Sapru asked, "When would you say your friendship really blossomed?", Kane replied: "It's been interesting, we've had to play against each other for a long period of time."

he added, "But actually, probably over the last few years we just shared our views on the game, some honest thoughts and found some common grounds and despite perhaps playing the game little bit differently in terms of physically and may be our on-field characters I suppose.”

In January Virat was recalling about Williamson that he always stood out in the time of Under-19 World Cup of 2018.

Virat Kohli said to media by the ICC, "I remember playing against Kane (Williamson). He was someone who always stood out in the team, his batting ability was very different from the other players who were around."

India and New Zealand faced off in 2008 tournament semi-final, which had become an affair of close-fought.