Zimbabwe’s former captain Sean Williams cricketing career ends as he entered into drug rehabilitation programme.
As per details, Williams who is “one of the country’s finest ever cricketers, will no longer be considered for selection after he entered into a drug rehabilitation programme,” Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said in a statement on Tuesday.
The 39 year-old who kicked off his cricketing career in 2005 and is one of Zimbabwe’s most experienced players, will not have his ZC contract extended beyond its expiry in December this year.
Williams withdrew from the national side that took part in the recent T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025 in Harare, one of many tournaments he has skipped over the years.
“During an internal investigation to understand the reasons for his unavailability, Williams disclosed that he has been struggling with drug addiction and has voluntarily entered rehabilitation,” ZC said.
“A review of Williams’ record indicates a history of disciplinary issues and repeated unavailability, which has impacted team preparations and performance.
“While ZC commends him for seeking rehabilitation… after careful consideration, ZC has concluded that Williams will no longer be considered for national selection.”
In a separate development, earlier Zimbabwe Cricket accepted the Pakistan Cricket Board’s invitation to participate in a T20I tri-series also featuring Sri Lanka, to be staged in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 17 to 29 November.
The maiden tri-series on Pakistan soil has been scheduled to provide all three sides with preparation ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
The tri-series will commence on 17 November, with hosts Pakistan taking on Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second fixture will also be played at the same venue on 19 November, when Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe.
Following the two matches in Rawalpindi, the action will shift to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will stage the remaining five matches, including the final on 29 November.
Zimbabwe was included in the tri-series after Afghanistan expressed their inability to participate in the tournament.
Also read: Afghanistan Cricket Board Withdraws from Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan
