South African wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen and former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson are two of the world's best cricketers, having fans globally. Moreover, fans call them lovely nicknames, creating a strong bond between them and their fans. Klaasen is affectionately nicknamed as "Klaasie." This moniker is a tiny, shorter variant of his surname, but it is now considered synonymous due to his kind and approachable personality. The spectators and his teammates appreciate this term because it represents the warmth that Klaasen brings to the game.
Kane Williamson, the former New Zealand captain, also has a nickname expressing the love and appreciation he receives from Indian fans. He is nicknamed "Kane Mama." "Mama" is a loving and respectful way to address someone in India. Since Williamson played for Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL, his supporters call him "Mam". In fact, Kane admitted that he like his nickname called by Indian fans.
During a fun interaction, Klaasen asked Williamson, "what's your favorite nickname?" as quoted in Cricket Winnner. To this, Williamson replied "they call me 'Kane Mama' in India. I certainly like that."
Kane Williamson believes Heinrich Klassen is the best player in the world
Kane Williamson feels like Heinrich Klaasen; his Durban Super Giants partner is "the best player in the world". Klaasen has been one of the most productive white-ball batsmen in both international and franchise cricket over the last two years. Last season, the 33-year-old was named the SA20 Most Valuable Player, leading the Super Giants to their first final appearance.Williamson believes Klaasen can regain his form in these two critical Super Giants matches.
"He is the best (white-ball) player in the world in my eyes," as mentioned in MSN by Williamson.
"But on some tricky surfaces, it is just about complimenting each other as a unit. We know what damage he can do, so we are just trying to use him as best we can."
