Overview
- Zimbabwe Cricket said Williams has entered voluntary rehabilitation for drug addiction and will no longer be considered for national selection.
- The governing body confirmed his central contract will not be renewed after its 31 December 2025 expiry.
- Williams withdrew on the eve of the T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Harare, with the board noting the timing involved potential anti-doping testing.
- An internal review found a history of disciplinary problems and repeated unavailability that Zimbabwe Cricket said hurt team preparations and performance.
- Officials acknowledged his two-decade contribution, as coverage noted parallels with Brendan Taylor’s previous rehabilitation and later return to the team.