Lizaad Williams
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South African quick bowler Lizaad Williams was on April 8 roped in by Delhi Capitals as a substitute for batter Harry Brook within the ongoing Indian Premier League after the Englishman withdrew from the match to grieve his grandmother’s loss of life.
Since making his worldwide debut in 2021, the 30-year-old Williams has represented South Africa in two Checks, 4 ODIs and 11 T20 Internationals. He has joined Delhi Capitals at his base value of ₹50 lakh.
“Lizaad Williams, the South African quick bowler, has been signed by the Delhi Capitals as a substitute for England’s Harry Brook for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024,” the franchise mentioned in a press release.
Mr. Brook, who was signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹4 crore, withdrew from the league after his grandmother died in February.
“I used to be so excited to be picked by Delhi Capitals and was so wanting ahead to becoming a member of up with everybody. While I do not suppose I ought to must share my private causes behind this choice, I do know there shall be many asking why. So I do wish to share this,” he had shared on his social media web page after withdrawing.
“I misplaced my grandmother final month – she was a rock to me and I spent an enormous quantity of my childhood in her dwelling; my perspective to life and love for cricket was formed by her and my late grandfather,” the 25-year-old wrote.
In his inaugural IPL season final 12 months, when he turned up for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mr. Brook set the stage on fireplace with a 55-ball hundred towards Kolkata Knight Riders solely to finish on an underwhelming observe.
In all, he managed solely 190 runs in 11 matches after the franchise paid ₹13.25 crore to amass his companies.
Mr. Brook had additionally pulled out of England’s latest five-Take a look at collection in India after being a part of the pre-tour coaching camp within the UAE.