South African quick bowler Lizaad Williams was on Monday roped in by Delhi Capitals as a alternative for batter Harry Brook within the ongoing Indian Premier League after the Englishman withdrew from the event to grieve his grandmother’s demise. Since making his worldwide debut in 2021, the 30-year-old Williams has represented South Africa in two Tests, 4 ODIs and 11 T20 Internationals. He has joined Delhi Capitals at his base worth of Rs 50 lakh.

“Lizaad Williams, the South African fast bowler, has been signed by the Delhi Capitals as a replacement for England’s Harry Brook for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024,” the franchise stated in a press release.

Announcement

The speedster, Lizaad Williams is all set to ROAR for us this season

He comes into our squad as a alternative for ‘s Harry Brook
#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/0HgHi67ZLQ

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 8, 2024

Brook, who was signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 4 crore, withdrew from the league after his grandmother died in February.

“I was so excited to be picked by Delhi Capitals and was so looking forward to joining up with everyone. Whilst I don’t think I should need to share my personal reasons behind this decision, I know there will be many asking why. So I do want to share this,” he had shared on his social media web page after withdrawing.

“I lost my grandmother last month — she was a rock to me and I spent a huge amount of my childhood in her home; my attitude to life and love for cricket was shaped 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, Brook set the stage on fireplace with a 55-ball hundred towards Kolkata Knight Riders solely to finish on an underwhelming notice.

In all, he managed solely 190 runs in 11 matches after the franchise paid Rs 13.25 crore to accumulate his providers.

Brook had additionally pulled out of England’s latest five-Test sequence in India after being a part of the pre-tour coaching camp within the UAE.

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