When Will the Next Fab Four Arrive?

I really enjoyed the competition between the Fab Four. Joe Root’s brilliant comeback in recent years helped him overtake the others in some ways. Kohli’s peak was immaculate, Smith was a monster, and Williamson was always reliable. Not just in Tests, but in ODI World Cups too, these players performed at the highest level of their capabilities.

Now that they’re all aging and may retire in the coming years, I already find myself missing the intense competition among them. I believe some new players will eventually replicate the magic of this legendary quartet—maybe even give rise to a Fantastic Five or something similar.

Of course, many deserving names are still emerging, and I know I’ve only picked one player from each country. But who do you think could form the next Fab Four—or maybe a Fantastic Five—for the next generation?

(Sorry I couldn’t place anyone from Bangladesh—and honestly, even choosing just one from Australia was a difficult task. And I like McMullen)