Overview
- Zimbabwe Cricket said the 39-year-old disclosed a drug addiction during an internal inquiry after withdrawing on the eve of the T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Harare.
- Williams has voluntarily entered rehabilitation, and the board said he will no longer be considered for national selection.
- His central contract will not be renewed when it expires on Dec. 31, 2025, with officials citing professional and ethical standards.
- The board referenced a history of disciplinary issues and repeated unavailability that it said affected team preparations and performance.
- A stalwart since his 2005 debut, Williams played 24 Tests, 164 ODIs and 85 T20Is, scoring nearly 9,000 runs and taking more than 150 wickets.