The rich history of cricket has been shaped by extraordinary batsmen, who mastered the art of conditions, formats and scoring in ages. Classical elegance of Sunil Gavaskar And fierce dominance Sir vivian richardsFor unmatched stability of Ricky Ponting And Ka enda Rahul DravidEach generation has produced something that stood outside in formats.
All-format giants development: icon to Fab Four
However, it was not until the 21st century that the concept of an ‘all-format Great’ was actually taken, as the game diversity in tests, Odis and T20I. With the rise of limited overs cricket and the arrival of the franchise league, optimization in formats became a true test of nature, technology and time. While many players succeeded in one or two forms, only one rare some three managed to perform outstanding together.
The choice of Jacques Kallis, Kumar Sangakkara, AB de Villiers And MS Dhoni This new era emerged as a torch of cricket excellence. But then a unique quartet came, Virat KohliKen Williamson, Steve Smith And RootWhich not only flourished in formats, but also maintained elite performance for more than a decade. “Fab Four” was dubbed, he redefined modern batting standards, representing various styles, situations and challenges, yet united by a characteristic: unmatched dominance in all formats.
Ken Williamson crowned the largest all-format cricketer of this era
During the third Test at Lord’s, Williamson did not retrieved, expressing praise for Kohli. Saying the “biggest all-format player” of the last 15 years, Williamson praised Kohli’s ability to perform under the weight of expectations in a Cricket-Jupiter country.
Williamson said that Kohli not only led India through a historic test Vijay, including a series win in Australia, but also remained effective in ODI and T20I in his entire career. Williamson emphasized his long -standing bond, stating how the two have grown together and out on the field, with their children in London in recent moments.
Despite the fierce on-field battle, Williamson clarified that there was never real personal rivalry, only mutual discovery of excellence. He appreciated how Kohli adapted to the changing formats by inspiring a generation through his discipline, intensity and leadership. It was a heartfelt tribute from a modern great to another, a reflection of deep respect cultivated through years of shared cricket trips.
“And then clearly Virat, know, perhaps the largest all-format player we have seen in the last 15 years, you know, and have their own challenges, okay? Ok? In a team that you want to compete as a team and do all the things you like” Williamson said.
“Perhaps the biggest all-format player we have seen for the last 15 years”
Ken Williamson 🤝 Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/9cyx5inmvt
– Sky Sports Cricket (@Skycricket) July 12, 2025
