Test captain Tim Paine says New Zealand's star bat Kane Williamson looms as the number one target for Australia's bowlers.
Australia has put a bounty on the wicket of Kane Williamson, believing the New Zealand skipper is the major obstacle standing between the hosts and Test victory.Kane Williamson says he will follow his regular match plan, even though he will be targeted by Australian bowlers
Australia is well and truly aware it cannot put all its focus into just one player, with the likes of Tom Latham, Ross Taylor and BJ Watling among the other batsmen that command respect. "I mean regardless of whether he's captain, I think Kane's a huge key to New Zealand's team, there's no doubt about that," Paine said"If we can keep him quiet, it's going to go a long way to helping us win Test matches and win the series.
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