Sean Williams, a veteran batter for Zimbabwe, will not be able to represent his country after Zimbabwe Cricket ZC confirmed that his central contract will not be renewed. The decision comes after Williams disclosed that he has been struggling with drug addiction and has begun treatment.
Zimbabwe Cricket ZC stated in an official statement that a history of disciplinary issues and repeated unavailability, which has affected team preparations and performance . Despite a stellar international career spanning more than 20 years and 273 appearances across formats, the board determined that Williams, 39, will not have his central contract renewed beyond 2025.
Prior to the Mens T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers, Williams withdrew from the national team, initially citing personal reasons. ZC later disclosed that the veteran batter had admitted to battling drug addiction and had voluntarily entered treatment after an internal investigation into his absence.