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Zimbabwe's Williams sacked over 'drug addiction'

Zimbabwe's Williams sacked over 'drug addiction'

Summary

Zimbabwe Cricket announced that former captain Sean Williams will no longer play for the national team after he joined a rehab program for drug addiction. Williams, who has had a successful cricket career, acknowledged his struggles with addiction, which led to his withdrawal from upcoming matches.

Key Facts

  • Zimbabwe Cricket said Sean Williams is not available for national selection after entering rehab for drug addiction.
  • Williams has scored nearly 9,000 runs and taken over 150 wickets in international cricket.
  • He withdrew from the T20 team before a World Cup Qualifier event in September due to his addiction struggles.
  • Zimbabwe Cricket mentioned Williams had a history of discipline issues and unavailability affecting team performance.
  • Williams' national contract, ending on December 31, will not be renewed due to these issues.
  • Zimbabwe Cricket praised his contributions to the team over the years and wished him well in recovery.
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