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Williamson on the rise

09:38 am on 14 March 2017

New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has moved up the international test batting rankings to second.

His 130 against South Africa in the first test in Dunedin has helped him rise from fourth to second, with only Australia captain Steve Smith ahead of him.

Black Caps captain celebrates his 16th test century. Photo: Photosport

England's Joe Root is third, while Indian skipper Virat Kohli has slipped to fourth.

Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor has moved up one place to 15th equal.

Pace bowler Neil Wagner remained at 10th on the bowling list.

Neil Wagner Photo: Photosport