Star Zimbabwe all-rounder’s career shockingly ends amid battle with drug addiction
**Sean Williams’ Zimbabwe Cricket Career Ends Amid Battle with Drug Addiction**
Star Zimbabwe all-rounder Sean Williams’ cricketing career has come to an unexpected end amid his ongoing struggle with drug addiction. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) recently announced that Williams will no longer be considered for national team selection.
Williams, aged 39, made himself unavailable ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025. Opening up about his battles with addiction, the veteran cricketer voluntarily entered rehabilitation.
According to a report, Zimbabwe Cricket conducted an investigation into Williams’ unavailability for the Qualifier tournament. The board emphasized that all contracted players are expected to maintain professionalism, discipline, and comply with anti-doping regulations.
The report also revealed that Williams had a history of disciplinary issues and repeated unavailability, which has previously affected the team’s preparations. Consequently, Zimbabwe Cricket has decided that he will no longer be in contention for the national team. The board has recommended that Williams seeks professional help to overcome his challenges.
Due to concerns about professional and ethical standards, Zimbabwe Cricket has taken a firm stance on Williams’ future with the team. Additionally, his contract, which runs until December 31, 2025, will not be renewed.
Zimbabwe Cricket extended its gratitude to Sean Williams for his contributions to Zimbabwean cricket and wished him well in his recovery and future endeavors.
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### Sean Williams’ Career Statistics for Zimbabwe
Sean Williams made his international debut in an ODI against South Africa in 2005. He followed this up with his T20I debut against Bangladesh in 2006, and later made his Test debut in 2013 against the West Indies.
Over his career, Williams featured in 164 ODIs, scoring 5,217 runs at an average of 37.53, including eight centuries and 37 half-centuries. With the ball, he claimed 86 wickets in this format.
In 85 T20 Internationals, Williams amassed 1,805 runs, with 12 half-centuries to his name, alongside 49 wickets.
He also played 24 Test matches, scoring 1,946 runs at an impressive average of 45.25, including six centuries and seven fifties.
Williams last represented Zimbabwe in a T20I match against Namibia on September 18, 2025, where he scored 77 runs off 45 balls, featuring 10 fours and two sixes.
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Sean Williams’ journey reflects both remarkable cricketing achievements and personal challenges. The cricket fraternity hopes for his full recovery and success beyond the boundary.
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